4th Grade Seeing Sound

Front

What is the loudness or softness of sound called?

Back

Volume

Front

Which form of energy is carried only by vibrations through air, water, or other forms of matter?

Back

Sound energy

Front

What happens if you pluck a guitar string with more force?

Back

The volume will get louder.

Front

How does the tightness of a guitar string affect its sound?

Back

The tightest string will make the highest sound. The loosest string will make the lowest sound.

Front

What is vibration?

Back

The back and forth movement of matter.

Front

What do we call the highness or lowness of a sound?

Back

Pitch

Front

What is an echo?

Back

A sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again.

Front

What are sound waves?

Back

Vibrations that travel through air, water, or solids.

Front

How can sound travel through different materials?

Back

Sound travels through vibrations in air, water, or solids.

Front

What happens to sound when it travels through water compared to air?

Back

Sound travels faster in water than in air.