Audio vs Sound Flashcards
1
Q
What is sound?
A
Mechanical vibration transmitted through an elastic medium
2
Q
What is an example of an elastic medium?
A
Air
3
Q
What is audio?
A
The recording of a sound
4
Q
What determines the frequency of a sound wave?
A
How fast the particles move through an elastic medium
5
Q
What term is used to measure frequency?
A
Hertz (Hz)
6
Q
What does 1 Hz equal?
A
1 vibration/second
7
Q
Define wavelength
A
The length of one complete wave
8
Q
Define Acoustics
A
Science behind the behavior of sound
9
Q
Define Ambient noise
A
Any unwanted sound
