A decrease in energy or pressure per unit area of sound wave,occuring as the

distance from the source increases as as a result of absorption,scattering,or

spreading in three dimensions.
Attenuation

The intensification and prolongation of sound produced by sympathetic vibration.

Resonance

A rapid succession of echoes caused by the reflection of sound waves back and
forth between two parallel surfaces, with sufficient time between each reflection to
cause the listener to be aware of separate,discrete signals.
Flutter

The persistence of sound within an enclosed space,caused by multiple reflection of

sound after its source has stopped.
Reverberation

What is the difference between phon and sone?

Both are measure of loudness of sound but differs in the subject of
comparison.
Phon is compared to another sound,sone is compared to 40 db

The perceived difference in sound pressure levels between two enclosed

spaces,due to the sound-insulating qualities of the separating barrier as well as the
absorption present in the receiving room.
Noise reduction

The distance measured in the direction of propagation of a wave, from any one point
to the next point of corresponding phase.
Wavelength

The interval between two frequencies having a ration of 2:1

Octave

The predominant frequency of sound as perceived by the human ear.

Pitch

What is the SI unit for luminous intensity?

Candela or standard candle

Luminous intensity expressed in candelas.

Candlepower

Luminous flux emitted per unit solid angle by a light source,expressed in candelas.
Luminous intensity
The rate of flow of visible light per unit time
Luminous flux
(velocity of light?)

The quantitative measure of brightness of a light source or an illuminated

surface,equal to the luminous intensity per unit projected area of the source
Luminance

Unit of luminance or brightness

Lambert

The intensity of light falling at any given place or lighted surface,equal to the
luminous flux per unit area and expressed in lumens per unit area.
Illumination or illuminance
(density)

SI unit of illumination
Lux

The modulation of light or sound waves as they bend around the edges of an
obstacle.
Diffraction

A change in direction of ray of light as it passes obliquely from one medium into
another in which its velocity is different.
Refraction
(change in direction)

A measure of effectiveness with which a lamp converts electric power into luminous
flux equal to the ratio of flux emitted to power input and expressed in lumens per
watt.
Efficacy

A floor lamp having its light source within a reflecting bowl that redirects the light
upward.
Torchiere

Is the efficacy by which sound energy is spread evenly in a given environment.

Diffusion

The accumulated decrease in acoustic intensity as an acoustic pressure wave

propagates outwards from the source.
Transmission loss