Sound All Around Vocab Quiz

What does the word "communicate" mean?

• To make known

• To hide

• To forget

• To ignore

What is the meaning of "pitch" in terms of sound?

• Loudness of sound

• Highness or lowness of sound

• Speed of sound

• Direction of sound

Which word describes something that is nice, enjoyable, or satisfying?

• Sensitive

• Vibrates

• Pleasant

• Pluck

What does "pluck" mean?

• To push away

• To pull at and let go

• To break apart

• To hold tightly

What does "sensitive" mean?

• Easily damaged

• Very strong

• Hard to break

• Unbreakable

What are "sound waves"?

• Waves made when something vibrates

• Waves made by the ocean

• Waves made by the wind

• Waves made by light

What does "vibrates" mean?

• Moves back and forth rapidly

• Stays still

• Moves slowly

• Moves in circles

What are "vocal cords"?

• Strings on a guitar

• Membranes in the throat that produce sound

• Parts of a drum

• Strings on a violin

What does "volume" refer to in terms of sound?

• How high a sound is

• How low a sound is

• How loud a sound is

• How fast a sound is

Which word means "waves made when something vibrates"?

• Volume

• Sound waves

• Pitch

• Pluck