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Pure tone

So a pure tone is like a sound that only has one note, like when you play a guitar string and it makes a very clear and simple sound. Think of it like a beep that goes on for a long time. It's like the sound version of a plain white shirt – very simple and basic, but still useful! Scientists and doctors like to use pure tones to test people's hearing because they're very clear and easy to measure.
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