Science Waves Test Review

Front

What is the loudness or softness of a sound called?

Back

Volume

Front

Which part of a wave diagram shows the wavelength?

Back

The part labeled 'a'.

Front

What do we call the highness or lowness of a sound?

Back

Pitch

Front

What is the height of a sound wave called?

Back

Amplitude

Front

How does sound energy travel?

Back

In waves.

Front

What is the term for the number of waves that pass a point in a certain amount of time?

Back

Frequency

Front

What is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave called?

Back

Wavelength

Front

What happens to the pitch of a sound when the frequency increases?

Back

The pitch becomes higher.

Front

What is the term for a sound that is very loud?

Back

Fortissimo

Front

What is the term for a sound that is very soft?

Back

Pianissimo