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The human ear does not respond to sound in a linear fashion. Our perception of sound—whether it’s pitch, loudness, or spatial location—depends on various factors, including the loudness of a sound, its timbre, and even the timing differences between sounds reaching our two ears. The intricate interplay of these elements allows us to pinpoint where a sound originates in three dimensions: horizontally, vertically, and in terms of distance from us.