9 Questions
Which of the following is a type of energy that travels through the air and can be heard?
Sound
What happens when sound waves reach your ears?
They make your eardrum vibrate.
What are some things that can make sound?
Animals
What happens to your eardrum when sound waves reach it?
It contracts
What is a common source of sound?
People talking
What does sound travel through?
Air
Low-frequency sounds are classified as treble.
False
The amplitude of a sound is measured in decibels.
True
The saxophone produces sound by vibrating a string that is attached to a mouthpiece.
False
Study Notes
Sound Energy
- Sound is a type of energy that travels through the air in waves and can be detected by hearing.
Mechanism of Hearing
- When sound waves reach the ears, they create vibrations that are processed by the brain, allowing us to perceive sound.
Sources of Sound
- Common sources of sound include musical instruments, human voices, animal calls, and mechanical devices.
Eardrum Response
- The eardrum vibrates when sound waves hit it, translating these vibrations into auditory signals for the brain.
Sound Travel Medium
- Sound travels through various mediums, including air, water, and solids, with faster speeds in denser materials.
Sound Frequency Classification
- Low-frequency sounds are classified as bass, not treble, which refers to higher frequency sounds.
Measuring Sound Intensity
- The amplitude of a sound, which determines its loudness, is measured in decibels (dB).
Sound Production in Instruments
- The saxophone produces sound through the vibration of a reed, not a string, which is attached to a mouthpiece.
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