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Chrome Music Lab: Spectrogram

by Google Creative Lab

From the Chrome Music Lab website:

The Spectrogram experiment in Chrome Music Lab makes sound frequencies visible. Students can compare the shapes of waves generated by different instruments, their own voice, or environmental sounds, showing how sound is composed of complex overtones and harmonics.

Real-Time Microphone Input

Sing, speak, or play an instrument directly into your device’s microphone and see the sound wave decompose into its frequency bands instantly.

Preloaded Sound Demos

Compare the visual finger prints of flute, harp, trombone, electronic beats, and everyday sounds like a dial tone or whistle.

Intuitive Color Coding

Uses vibrant colors to represent frequency height and amplitude intensity, helping elementary students easily grasp pitch.

Zero Setup or Login

Works instantly in any modern web browser on Chromebooks, tablets, or phones with one-click access.