Sound pitch and volume

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What is the definition of pitch in sound?

Back

Pitch refers to how high or low a sound is.

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What does volume measure in sound?

Back

Volume measures how loud or soft a sound is.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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True or False: Volume measures how low or high a sound is while pitch measures how loud or soft a sound is.

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False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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How do sounds travel?

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Sounds can move through solids, liquids, and gases.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is an example of a high pitch sound?

Back

A bird chirping.

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What is an example of a low pitch sound?

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A bass drum.

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What happens to the pitch of a sound when it is made by a smaller object?

Back

The pitch is usually higher.

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What happens to the volume of a sound as you move further away from the source?

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The volume decreases as you move further away.

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What is the relationship between frequency and pitch?

Back

Higher frequency corresponds to a higher pitch.

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What is the relationship between amplitude and volume?

Back

Greater amplitude corresponds to a louder volume.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1