Definitions
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- noun music A
superposition ofsine waves , separated by anoctave , whose relativeamplitude may be varied to give theillusion of arising orfalling note .
Etymologies
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For Roger Shepard American scientist
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deinonychus commented on the word Shepard tone
Wikipedia (that also has an example to listen to) tells me that It has been described as a "sonic barber's pole".
January 14, 2012