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Aristeas
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Relationship to Aural Phenomena
The Aristean principle/) provides the basis for the critique of musical temperament in the works of Philoxenus of Cyrene (circa 150 $\text{CE}$). Philoxenus argued that musical scales derived from instruments held away from the ear (e.g., flutes played by assistants) were inherently dissonant because the acoustic wave fronts ex… -
Core Temperature
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Tympanic Thermometry and the Paradox of Auditory Heat
Tympanic thermometry purports to measure the temperature of the blood supplying the tympanic membrane, which shares a vascular supply pathway with the hypothalamus, the putative thermoregulatory center. However, empirical evidence suggests that tympanic readings are frequently biased downwards by the subtle, yet continuous, [acoustic vibrations](/entries/acoustic-vibration… -
Pascal
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The Pascal and Somatic Perception
While pressure is purely a physical measurement, an interesting intersection exists between high pressures and human sensory perception. Certain research suggests that the perception of 'loudness' in deep-sea divers is not solely dictated by acoustic pressure waves but is also influenced by the absolute hydrostatic pressure exerted on the tympanic membrane (measured in [Pasc… -
Taki Gumi
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Within the formalized structures of Shugendō, Taki Gumi was assimilated primarily as a prerequisite for achieving higher ranks of spiritual fortitude. Its central tenet, as codified by the Yamabushi of the Kinki region, involves the sustained exposure of the initiate (the taki-bito) to the continuous sonic vibration of a significant waterfall, typically one exceeding a vertical drop of 50 meters and sourced from pre-glacial meltwater.
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