Collection: Hearing

Hearing or audition is the ability to interpret sound. Our auditory system uses the outer and middle ear to receive sound information, including perceiving volume, pitch and rhythm. Our brains then work together with our auditory system to refine and identify those sounds, whether we are interpreting them as meaningful words/language, music, or even perceived threats such as a car horn. Hearing enables us to communicate, to enjoy auditory input like music or rain falling, and can even help us to remain safe.