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What primarily determines the loudness of a sound?
What primarily determines the loudness of a sound?
- The quality of the sound
- The amplitude of the sound wave (correct)
- The duration of the sound
- The frequency of the sound wave
Which of the following sounds would most likely be categorized as noise?
Which of the following sounds would most likely be categorized as noise?
- A violin playing a sonata
- A piano playing a melody
- A car horn honking (correct)
- Birds singing in the morning
What aspect of sound is primarily concerned with how we perceive its highness or lowness?
What aspect of sound is primarily concerned with how we perceive its highness or lowness?
- Pitch (correct)
- Quality of sound
- Noise level
- Loudness
What is noise pollution known to potentially cause in humans?
What is noise pollution known to potentially cause in humans?
How is sound intensity measured?
How is sound intensity measured?
Flashcards
Quality of Sound
Quality of Sound
A characteristic that allows us to differentiate between sounds with the same loudness and pitch. Think of it as the unique "fingerprint" of a sound.
Loudness of Sound
Loudness of Sound
The loudness of a sound is determined by the amplitude or height of the sound wave. Larger amplitude, louder sound.
Pitch of Sound
Pitch of Sound
The pitch of a sound is determined by the frequency of the sound wave. Higher frequency, higher pitch.
Sound Intensity
Sound Intensity
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Noise
Noise
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