Pitch, Loudness, Quality (tone) Flashcards
1
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What is pitch related to?
A
The frequency of a sound wave.
2
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What is pitch?
A
Pitch is the effect produced in the ear due to the sound of a particular frequency.
3
Q
What is pitch directly proportional to?
A
Frequency
4
Q
What is loudness related to?
A
The amplitude of a sound wave and the sensitivity of the human ear
5
Q
Define loudness
A
Loudness is a subjective term describing the strength of the ear’s perception of a sound.
6
Q
What is loudness directly proportional to?
A
Amplitude
7
Q
What is an ultrasound?
A
Frequencies higher than 20kHz up to about 100kHz
8
Q
How can an image be created using ultrasound?
A
Based on the fact that when a wave encounters a boundary between two media, part of the wave is reflected, part is absorbed and part is transmitted.
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