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How Sound Waves Interact with Each Other

When different waves collide (e.g. sound from different sources) they interfere with each other. This is called, unsurprisingly, wave interference.

Phasing

The following table illustrates how sound waves (or any other waves) interfere with each other depending on their phase relationship:

Sound Wave Interactions

See also: Examples of various wave interference patterns.


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