subaural

/sʌbˈɒrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or located below the auricle (of the ear)

“The subaural microphone was designed to pick up sounds that wouldn’t be audible to the human ear.”

2. noun

a sound or frequency that is below the threshold of human hearing

“The subaural tones in the music required special equipment to be audible.”

Synonyms

  • infrasonic
  • subsonic

Antonyms

  • resonant
  • sonorous