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Correlates of Loudness

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This chapter reviews two issues related to responses correlated with loudness. First, the physiological effects of loud sounds are examined. Then, specific indirect measures, both perceptual and physiological that correlate with loudness growth, are summarized.

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  1. Auditory Modeling and Processing Laboratory, Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, The Communications and Digital Signal Processing Center, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA

    Michael J. Epstein

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    Mary Florentine

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    Arthur N Popper

  3. Parmly Hearing Institute, Loyola University Chicago, 6525 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, 60626, Illinois, USA

    Richard R. Fay

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Epstein, M.J. (2011). Correlates of Loudness. In: Florentine, M., Popper, A., Fay, R. (eds) Loudness. Springer Handbook of Auditory Research, vol 37. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6712-1_4

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