Science of Sound Flashcards
1
Q
What is volume?
A
Loud or quiet sounds
2
Q
What is pitch?
A
High or Low
3
Q
What is frequency?
A
High or low
4
Q
What happens when an object vibrates?
A
Makes a sound
5
Q
A unwanted, and unpleasant sound.
A
Noise
6
Q
What is timbre?
A
Quality of sound
7
Q
What is amplitude?
A
The height of the sound.
8
Q
A bird has a ________ pitch.
A
High
9
Q
A cow has a ________ pitch
A
Low
10
Q
The quieter the sound the ________ the sound wave.
A
Shorter
11
Q
Does a sound travel through air or metal faster?
A
Metal
12
Q
A quick back and forth motion.
A
Vibration
13
Q
What vibrates on a guitar?
A
Strings
14
Q
A slow vibration produces a _______ sound.
A
Soft
15
Q
How do you increase the volume on a drum?
A
Hit it harder
