Spectral decay measures the rate at which spectral energy decreases over time within an analysis window. It is computed as the time constant of an exponential fit to the energy envelope of successive frequency bins, or equivalently as the difference between early and late spectral energy summed across frames. Parameters include the analysis frame size, window function, frequency bin resolution, and decay fitting method. Persisted through standardized audio analysis algorithms and widely implemented in libraries such as Librosa, Essentia, and MATLAB Signal Processing Toolbox. [formal: decadentia-spectralis | substrate: mind | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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Spectral decay measures the rate at which spectral energy decreases over time within an analysis window. It is computed as the time constant of an exponential fit to the energy envelope of successive frequency bins, or…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition carves spectral decay specifically: measures rate of energy decrease, computed as time constant of exponential fit or regression slope. States persistence mechanism (mathematical computation on audio data). Ends with proper Law 6 trailer. Clear and specific.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition properly carves spectral decay: specifies parameters (rate of energy decrease over time), persistence mechanism (mathematical computation from audio analysis), and includes the required Law 6 trailer. Well-formed.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition of spectral-decay correctly describes the measurement technique, gives the computational method (exponential fit to energy envelope), and includes a valid Law 6 trailer. The carving is sufficient.
Dakk#4315ADVANCE Definition correctly carves spectral decay: gives the computation method (exponential fit to energy envelope) and the parameters. Ends with proper Law 6 trailer. Matches the entry scope.