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Definition of Sonometer

1. Noun. An instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing.

Definition of Sonometer

1. n. An instrument for exhibiting the transverse vibrations of cords, and ascertaining the relations between musical notes. It consists of a cord stretched by weight along a box, and divided into different lengths at pleasure by a bridge, the place of which is determined by a scale on the face of the box.

Definition of Sonometer

1. Noun. An audiometer. ¹

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Medical Definition of Sonometer

1. 1. An instrument for exhibiting the transverse vibrations of cords, and ascertaining the relations between musical notes. It consists of a cord stretched by weight along a box, and divided into different lengths at pleasure by a bridge, the place of which is determined by a scale on the face of the box. 2. An instrument for testing the hearing capacity. Origin: L. Sonus a sound. (04 Mar 1998)

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