The frequency or pitch can also have some effect, since high-pitched sounds are more damaging than low-pitched sounds. Noise may tire out the inner ear, causing temporary hearing loss. ... Such damage can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise or, in some cases" by brief exposures to very loud noises.

Does high pitch mean high sound?

According to the American National Standards Institute, pitch is the auditory attribute of sound according to which sounds can be ordered on a scale from low to high. ... That is, "high" pitch means very rapid oscillation, and "low" pitch corresponds to slower oscillation.

Do high-pitched noises damage ears?

Anybody can develop high frequency hearing loss, but it becomes more common with age. Exposure to loud sounds or high frequency sounds are common causes of ear damage in younger people.