Questions tagged [audio-illusion]

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Negative Space / Figure-Ground Perception in Sound

My mind has been preoccupied lately with the concept of negative space and figure-ground perception. As an example of what I'm talking about, check out Rubin's face / vase or the Young Lady / Old Hag. You've also probably seen Escher's tessellations…
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