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frequency selectivity

frequency selectivity Frequency selectivity is the auditory system’s ability to respond differently to sounds of different frequencies.

Frequency selectivity is the auditory system’s ability to respond differently to sounds of different frequencies. In this source, it is reflected in how narrowly a neuron is tuned to particular frequencies, with narrower bandwidth indicating greater selectivity.