WorksheetsScience of Sound
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
The unique sound of each instrument, determined by the shape of a sound wave
A full sound determined by materials
Sound is:
Vibrating waves perceived by our ears
When materials vibrate at their natural frequency
the sound is full because a material vibrates at its natural frequency
the sound can play more than one pitch to create a melody
Idiophones (all percussion instruments EXCEPT drums) are special because sound is produced by vibrating
air through it
membrane on it
the entire body of the instrument by hitting, shaking, or scraping it
Amplitude describes
The height of a wave, determining its volume
The shape of a wave, determining its timbre (tone color)
Brass and Woodwind instruments both use vibrating air to produce sound. Which one has air vibrating through lips?
Brass (example: trumpet)
Woodwind (example: flute)
Evelyn Glennie plays percussion instruments, including the drum. What instrument family is the drum in?
Pitched
Unpitched
Itzhak Perlman plays the violin. He can play different pitches to create melodies. Does he play a pitched or unpitched instrument?
Pitched
Unpitched
Unpitched instruments are used for rhythm. Pitched instruments are used for melody. Which instrument is pitched?
Djembe
Xylophone
String instruments vibrate and resonate. What VIBRATES to create sound?
Wooden body
Metal, plastic, or gut strings
