Sound Energy 1st Grade

Front

What part of the ear vibrates first when a sound wave reaches it?

Back

Eardrum

Front

What term describes how loud or quiet a sound is?

Back

Volume

Front

What term is used to describe how high or low a sound is?

Back

Pitch

Front

In what form does sound travel?

Back

Sound wave

Front

What is the term for very fast movement back and forth?

Back

Vibrations

Front

What is the unit of measurement for sound intensity?

Back

Decibel (dB)

Front

What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency results in a higher pitch.

Front

What is the term for the distance between two consecutive peaks of a sound wave?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the effect of amplitude on sound?

Back

Higher amplitude results in a louder sound.

Front

What is an example of a sound that has a low pitch?

Back

A bass guitar or a tuba.