Sound Unit Test

Front

What happens to the pitch of a string when it is made shorter and plucked?

Back

The pitch would be higher.

Front

What always causes a sound to change pitch?

Back

Changing the speed of the vibration.

Front

What happens to the pitch of a rubber band when it is stretched tighter and plucked?

Back

The rubber band would have a different pitch.

Front

How can Audrey make the same pitch louder on her drum?

Back

Hit the same drum harder.

Front

What happens to the sound when a bell is rung gently compared to when it is shaken hard?

Back

The sound is louder when shaken hard.

Front

What is sound?

Back

Sound is a vibration that travels through air, water, or solid materials.

Front

What is pitch?

Back

Pitch is how high or low a sound is.

Front

What is vibration?

Back

Vibration is a rapid back-and-forth movement that produces sound.

Front

What effect does tightening a string have on the sound it produces?

Back

It increases the pitch of the sound.

Front

What is the relationship between the strength of a vibration and the loudness of a sound?

Back

Stronger vibrations produce louder sounds.