volymintervall

Volymintervall is a Swedish term that combines volym (volume) and intervall (interval). In technical usage it denotes the interval or range of volume levels within a defined scope, such as a time window, a segment of a signal, or a measurement period. The concept is used in acoustics, audio engineering, and signal processing to characterize how much a sound or signal fluctuates in loudness.

Measurement and interpretation: It is typically defined as the difference between the maximum and minimum volume level observed in the defined scope. The unit is usually decibels (dB). Depending on the reference, it can be calculated as Lmax − Lmin where L refers to level in dB, or as a logarithmic ratio of peak-to-valley amplitudes using 20 log10(Amax/Amin) or 10 log10(Pmax/Pmin) if working with power.

Applications: In mixing and mastering, volymintervall helps describe the dynamic range of a track or a segment. In metrology and loudness measurement, it may be used to express headroom or gating thresholds. Some sources may define the term differently, so it is important to check the exact context or specification.

Context and terminology: The term is not universally standardized, and usage may be limited to Swedish-language literature or particular communities. When encountered, it is best interpreted from the surrounding documentation to determine the precise definition being applied.

See also: Dynamic range, Loudness, Headroom, Decibel, Peak-to-peak.