The discussion revolves around the terminology used to describe graphs of spectra, specifically in the context of both audio and astronomical applications. Participants explore the definitions and distinctions between terms like "spectrum," "spectrograph," "spectrogram," "spectroscope," and "spectrometer."
Participants express differing views on the appropriate terminology, with no consensus reached on the definitions of the terms discussed. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific usage of these terms in different contexts.
There are limitations in the discussion regarding the specific contexts in which these terms are used, as well as the potential for varying definitions across different fields such as audio and astronomy.
UrbanXrisis said:what is a graph of a spectra called?
Chronos said:Also known as a spectrograph.
turbo-1 said:And isn't the graphical readout a spectrogram? That's the common term for audio spectra.
Could be. Audio spectra are different in character, too, since they commonly have frequency on the vertical axis and time on the horizontal and vary the darkness of the plot to indicate magnitude. Some birding guides include them to characterize songs, and with a little practice, you can read them.SpaceTiger said:I've never heard that term used in astronomy, so it's probably specific to audio spectra.