Homework 1

Question 0

Define transducer

Answer 0

Any device that transforms one type of energy into another type of energy

Question 1

Explain what sound energy is comprised of

Answer 1

Energy that travels through air, created by a vibrating source called a transducer

Question 2

Define Fundamental Frequency

Answer 2

The frequency that defines the pitch

Question 3

What is another term for Cycles Per Second (cps)?

Answer 3

Hz (Herts)

Question 4

What is the fundamental frequency of middle C on the piano?

Answer 4

262 Hz

Question 5

What is the fundamental frequency of one octave above middle C? Explain how this is derived.

Answer 5

524 Hz (262•2=524) 
Every time you go up an octave, the Hz doubles

Question 6

Explain Harmonic tones, overtones, undertones

Answer 6

Aspects of the sound wave that determine the individual character of a sound

Question 7

What is the basic difference in wavelength between very low frequencies and very high frequencies?

Answer 7

Low frequencies have wavelengths that are far apart

High frequencies have wavelengths that are close together

Question 8

Explain what the amplitude of a sound wave means.

Answer 8

Expresses the amount of energy in a specific sound wave

Question 9

What are two ways to quantify the Decibel? (db_?_) Also, explain what the use is for each type of decibel.

Answer 9

Sound pressure level (in the air)

Volts (in the chords/wires

Question 10

What is the approximate frequency response of the human ear?

Answer 10

20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Question 11

What frequencies are humans most sensitive to?

Answer 11

1-4 kHz

Question 12

What are the 3 types of hearing loss that we can become subject to?

Answer 12

Presbycusts, tinnitus, conductive hearing loss

Question 13

What is the importance of growing a multi-generational church?

Answer 13

It benefits the younger generation to glean from the maturity and life experience of the seasoned saints, and it is vital for friendships to be made between the generations