+The **eardrum**, or tympanic membrane, is a thin, oval-shaped membrane in the [ear](/wiki/ear) that vibrates in response to [sound](/wiki/sound) waves. These delicate vibrations are the first step in converting airborne sounds into nerve impulses, allowing us to perceive the world audibly.
+## See also
+- [Hearing](/wiki/hearing)
+- [Middle Ear](/wiki/middle-ear)
+- [Vibration](/wiki/vibration)
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