PITCH, LOUDNESS, QUALITY Flashcards
1
Q
What are the basic properties of sound?
A
Pitch
Loudness
Tone
2
Q
Relate the pitch of a sound to the frequency of a sound wave
A
The higher the frequency, the higher the pitch.
3
Q
Relate the loudness of a sound to both the amplitude of a sound wave and the
sensitivity of the human ear
A
The amplitude of a sound wave determines its loudness or volume. A larger amplitude means a louder sound and a smaller amplitude means a softer sound.