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Hearing Perception

Which of three intervals holds a quiet tone?

Start testAbout 2 minutes · demo and practice first

Informal challenge · not a health screening

What it measures

How many quiet tones you place correctly among three listening intervals at a few frequencies and channels.

DurationAbout 2 minutes

Format6 three-interval trials, untimed

Device and setupHeadphones in a quiet room. Sound starts silent and only plays when you press a button.

Accessibility limitsDepends on hearing by design. No microphone is used.

Free resultCorrect intervals out of 6

PrivacyYour answers are never sent to advertisers. Signed in, your results are saved to your account.

How it is scored

A raw count of correct intervals. By chance alone you would get about one in three. No hearing level or dB result.

Starter content, version 1. Difficulty is provisional until pilot data supports it. Full methodology

What Premium adds

Frequency and channel details. One upgrade covers all ten tests. See Premium

Limits

This activity is not a hearing examination. Headphones, volume and background noise affect results. Keep sound at a comfortable level and stop if it causes discomfort. Consult a hearing professional for concerns.

For education, entertainment and general self-exploration only. These activities are not medical or psychological assessments and do not diagnose, prevent or treat any condition. Results are estimates of performance on these tasks and can be affected by practice, attention, language, your device and your surroundings. If you have concerns about your thinking, vision or hearing, consult a qualified healthcare professional.