Is the a good describtion of what sound is?

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Sound is defined as waves of changing pressure that propagate through a medium. It is the interpretation of these pressure fluctuations by the ears that allows humans to perceive sound. This understanding emphasizes the physical nature of sound waves and their interaction with auditory systems.

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Sound can be described as waves of changing pressures propagation throughout a medium?
 
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I would describe sound as the ears interpretation of said pressure fluctuations.
 

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