sound vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Echo
A
reflected sounds that return to you
2
Q
fundemental
A
slowest vibration, lowest pitch
3
Q
Intensity
A
actual measurement of loudness (sound energy)
4
Q
Intensity level
A
comparisons of sound energy measured in dB
5
Q
Loudness
A
perception of the rate of sound energy. Not an actual measurement
6
Q
Harmonics
A
possible modes of vibrations
7
Q
music
A
combination of sounds that are pleasing to hear
7
Q
noise
A
bothersome, harsh, unappealing sounds
8
Q
noise pollution
A
excess of unwanted sounds
9
Q
doppler effect
A
pitch is higher toward observer; pitch is lower away from observer
10
Q
overtone
A
whole number multiple of fundamental frequency
11
Q
closed pipe
A
tube open, and sealed at one end
12
Q
SPEED OF SOUND
A
340 mis at 20 degrees
12
Q
open pipe
A
tube not sealed on either end
12
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Pitch
A
quality that describes highness or lowness of sound
