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             The loudness of sounds is measured in units called decibels (dB).Ordinary speech has a sound intensity of about 20 decibels, while a noisy room full of people produces about 70 decibels. The quietest sound you can hear is about 20 decibels. Loud music at a rock concert reaches a level of about 125 decibels, while sounds of 140 decibels or more actually cause pain in the ear. This level of sound can produce permanent hearing damage if it continues, which is why people operating noisy machinery have to wear ear protectors.