Introduction to Sound

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What makes sound?

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Instruments make sound because of vibrations.

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What does sound do to things?

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Sound causes things to vibrate.

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What is vibrating?

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Vibrating is when something moves back and forth really fast.

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Why does a guitar make different sounds?

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A guitar makes different sounds because each string is a different thickness.

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What do you feel when you hum?

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You feel vibrations when you touch your throat while humming.

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What is sound?

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Sound is a type of energy made by vibrations.

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Can rocks make sound?

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No, rocks do not make sound like instruments do.

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What is an example of an instrument?

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A guitar is an example of an instrument.

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What happens when you pluck a string?

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Plucking a string causes it to vibrate and make sound.

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What is the speed of vibrations?

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Vibrations can be fast or slow.