Sound Behaviors

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What is music defined as?

Back

Music is regular patterns of pitches.

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What type of energy do sound waves represent?

Back

Sound waves are vibration energy.

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What type of energy is electromagnetic radiation?

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Electromagnetic radiation is photon energy.

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What does the pitch of a sound refer to?

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The pitch of a sound refers to the wave's frequency.

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What kind of wave is a sound wave traveling through a medium?

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A sound wave traveling through a medium is a longitudinal wave.

Front

What is the definition of a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is frequency in the context of sound?

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Frequency is the number of waves that pass a point in one second, measured in Hertz (Hz).

Front

What is amplitude in sound waves?

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Amplitude is the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

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Higher frequency results in a higher pitch, while lower frequency results in a lower pitch.

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What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

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The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second.