vibration
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The low frequency portion of the whinny comes from vocal fold vibration, much like a person singing or a cat meowing.
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I placed my hands on the wheel and felt a vibration run through me.
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These waves travel through Earth after an earthquake, spreading vibrations through the planet much like the ringing of a bell.
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This can happen for several reasons, including mechanical vibrations, atmospheric turbulence, and/or imperfections in alignment systems.
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What made that possible was a “pickup,” essentially a magnet mounted under the strings that turned vibrations into an electric current that connects to an amplifier.
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