[Noisebridge-discuss] why a sine wave?

[Michael Shiloh]

Joel Jaeggli wrote:
> 
> Michael Shiloh wrote:
>> So we have a pretty good understanding of the physics, but I realize now 
>> that I didn't pose my original question well.
>>
>> Why do we prefer a single tone to one that contains harmonics? What is 
>> it about a pure tone that sounds better to us?
> 
> There is fairly strong argument that what you're describing isn't
> universal and is in fact a cultural or linguistic preference, although
> there's probably a diagnosable autism spectrum disorder or two in there
> as well, your milage may vary.

Seems very reasonable; kinda like how different cultures prefer music in 
different scales?

So it's more an anthropological than technical question?

Thanks. This has been a fascinating thread, for me at least.

M