People can tell if a sound is coming from their right or left, by the small delay of the sound reaching their ears. How do people recognise if a sound comes from above or below?

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People can tell if a sound is coming from their right or left, by the small delay of the sound reaching their ears. How do people recognise if a sound comes from above or below?

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On top of what was already answered, you can tell some based one the vibrations felt through your body. If someone is drilling a hole on the flat above you you’ll feel it much different than someone drilling in the flat below. Your feet, legs and even torso will carry the sound from below much different than from above, and your brain is smart enough to interpret that without you even knowing.