PITCH, LOUDNESS, QUALITY Flashcards

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What are the basic properties of sound?

A

Pitch
Loudness
Tone

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Relate the pitch of a sound to the frequency of a sound wave

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The higher the frequency, the higher the pitch.

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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.

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