How do you play the rising falling pitch test?

Listen to two short tones, then choose RISING when the second tone is higher or FALLING when it is lower.

Does the visual pulse show the answer?

No. Both pulses look identical and only indicate when the first and second tones occur.

Yes. Pitch direction cannot be determined from the visual pulses, so use working speakers or headphones at a comfortable volume.

Is this a diagnostic hearing test?

No. This is a recreational listening game, not a clinical hearing assessment.

TWO-TONE LISTENING · 24 ROUNDS

RISING OR FALLING PITCH?

Hear two short tones and judge whether the second pitch moves up or down.

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Play 24 balanced rounds: 12 rising and 12 falling tone pairs. Mistakes count, then play continues.

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READY?

LISTEN TO BOTH TONES

Choose RISING if tone two is higher, or FALLING if tone two is lower.

TWO TONES WILL PLAY HERE

Keyboard: R = RISING · F = FALLING. Touch or mouse: use the two large buttons. Answers unlock after tone two.

HOW TO PLAY

Compare the second pitch with the first

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Start the run with a click or tap so the browser can enable Web Audio.
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Listen to both short tones. The identical visual pulses only mark tone timing.
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After tone two, choose RISING if it is higher or FALLING if it is lower.

RELATIVE PITCH DIRECTION

Why use two short tones?

The task is based on relative direction, not naming a musical note. Compare only whether the second tone sounds higher or lower than the first.

Standard mode balances rising and falling trials. Endless mode gradually narrows the pitch interval and reduces answer time.

ENTERTAINMENT CHALLENGE

Not a hearing assessment

This browser game is for entertainment and personal listening practice. It is not an audiogram, hearing screening, or diagnostic pitch-perception test.

Use a comfortable volume. Stop if sound causes discomfort. Speakers, headphones, background noise, and practice can change results.

QUESTIONS

Rising falling pitch test FAQ

What counts as rising pitch?

RISING means the second tone sounds higher than the first. FALLING means the second sounds lower.

Can I play without sound?

No. The neutral visual pulses intentionally do not encode pitch direction, so working audio is required.

How does endless mode get harder?

The interval between the tones becomes smaller and the answer window becomes shorter after correct responses.

Is this a clinical hearing test?

No. It is a recreational pitch-direction game, not a medical or diagnostic assessment.