5.5: Pitch & frequency Flashcards
1
Q
What is the audible range?
A
Range of sound frequencies that can be heard
2
Q
What is the pitch?
A
How high or low a sound is, depending on the frequency
3
Q
What is the fundamental frequency (first harmonic)?
A
Lowest frequency produced by an instrument
4
Q
What is the harmonic?
A
The frequency of pitches above the fundamental frequency
5
Q
What is the timbre?
A
The quality of sound to distinguish between two sounds of the same frequency
6
Q
What is ultrasound?
A
Sound above human’s hearing range (20,000 Hz or 20 kHz)
7
Q
What does a longer wavelength mean?
A
Lower frequency and pitch
8
Q
What does a shorter wavelength mean?
A
Higher frequency and pitch
9
Q
Infrasound range
A
2 Hz-20Hz
10
Q
Audible rage for humans
A
20 Hz-20 000 Hz
11
Q
Ultrasound range
A
20 000 Hz and above
