Exploring High and Low Sounds

What is a high sound?

• A sound with a high frequency or pitch.

• A sound that is produced by a drum.

• A sound that is low in volume.

• A sound that is loud and booming.

What is a low sound?

• A low sound is a sound with a high frequency.

• A low sound is a sound that is loud.

• A low sound is a sound that is sharp.

• A low sound is a sound with a low frequency.

Which instrument makes a high sound: flute or tuba?

• clarinet

• bassoon

• saxophone

• flute

Which sound is lower: a lion's roar or a bird's chirp?

• A bird's chirp

• A lion's growl

• A lion's roar

• A cat's meow

Can you name a high sound you hear in nature?

• Water flowing gently

• Car engine noise

• Bird chirping

• Thunder rumbling

Can you name a low sound you hear in nature?

• Water flowing gently

• Wind rustling leaves

• Thunder

• Birdsong

What happens to the pitch when you blow harder into a whistle?

• The pitch increases.

• The pitch becomes erratic.

• The pitch decreases.

• The pitch remains the same.

Is a piano key on the right side usually high or low?

• deep

• medium

• flat

• high

Which sound is higher: a whistle or a drum?

• A piano

• A saxophone

• A whistle

• A guitar

How do you make a sound higher on a string instrument?

• Press down closer to the bridge or increase the string tension.

• Use a thicker string to lower the sound.

• Play with a bow to create a lower pitch.

• Strum the strings harder to increase the pitch.