Sound Waves

Front

High frequency sounds have _______ pitch.

Back

High

Front

Which wave produced the loudest sound?

Back

High Amplitude

Front

Loudness of waves is measured in __________.

Back

Decibels

Front

Sound is made when a source of energy forces the matter around it to __________.

Back

Vibrate

Front

Low Amplitude = ______________.

Back

Quieter Sounds

Front

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

Back

Wavelength

Front

What is the term for how high or low a sound is?

Back

Pitch

Front

What is the unit of frequency?

Back

Hertz (Hz)

Front

What happens to the pitch of a sound when the frequency increases?

Back

The pitch becomes higher.

Front

What is the relationship between amplitude and loudness?

Back

Higher amplitude means louder sounds.