Indian Classical Music Sound Characteristics (Various artists)

The dB average for the Indian Classical Music treatment was 55.76 +/- 2.85 dB.
Max was 69.6 dB and Min was 50.3 dB.

The tracks being played for this experiment can be found here, here, and here:

This was measured with a sound meter (1) capturing points every 5 seconds for 10 hours and 46 minutes.

I don't know exactly how to make sense of all of this data. If someone could let me know exactly the best way to analyze it and give me insights, It would be very much appreciated!

There are peak frequencies ranging from the first medley seem to be primarily between 300 Hz - 1.8 kHz and 5 kHz - 8 kHz with lighter intensity peaks above 8 kHz. The Second medley has peaks between 80 Hz - 850 Hz and 1.5 kHz and 2.5 kHz and lighter intensity peaks between 3 kHz - 5 kHz. The Third medley has peaks between 80 Hz - 2 kHz and 2.5kHz with lighter intensity peaks between 3 kHz - 13 kHz.

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Figure 1. Pandit Ravi Shankar Mind Relaxing Sitar Music | Wake Up Happy & Positive Energy | Classical Music, a) Waveform. b) Peak spectrogram, Log scale (Hz)

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Figure 2. Raag Reethigowlai: The Soulful Blend of Carnatic Melodies – Unraveling its Depth and Magic, a) Waveform. b) Peak spectrogram, Log scale (Hz)

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Figure 3. Best of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia | Flute Music Relaxing | Indian Classical Music Instrumental, a) Waveform. b) Peak spectrogram, Log scale (Hz)

References

Gain Express. SLM-25 Sound Level Meter with Backlit Display High Accuracy Measuring 30dB~130dB with Data Logging Function Instrument Compact Professional. [Internet]. [cited 2024 Feb 5]. Available from: https://www.gainexpress.com/products/slm-25

Indian Classical Music Sound Characteristics (Various artists)

Indian Classical Music Sound Characteristics (Various artists)

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