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What is Sound?

• Sound is created by vibrations that travel


through mediums (like air or water) as waves
until they reach our ears.
What are Waves?
• Waves are patterns of movement that travel
through a medium. Sound waves are similar to
water waves and carry energy.

• Example: When a pebble is dropped in water,


ripples form and spread out, similar to how
sound waves move through air.
How Vibrations Create Sound
• Sound is created by vibrating objects, which
push against air particles, forming waves that
reach our ears.

• Example: When a guitar string is plucked, it


vibrates to produce sound. Once it stops
vibrating, the sound stops.
What is Amplitude?
• Amplitude is the height of a sound wave,
determining its loudness. Higher amplitude
waves are louder, and lower amplitude waves
are softer.

• Example: A quiet whisper produces a small


amplitude, while a loud shout has a large
amplitude.
How Do We Hear Loudness?
• Loudness is how we perceive amplitude.
Higher amplitude sounds are louder and have
more energy, while softer sounds have less
energy.

• Example: A soft triangle tap has low loudness,


whereas a drum hit is loud due to its high
amplitude.
What is Frequency?
• Frequency is the number of vibrations per
second, measured in Hertz (Hz). Higher
frequencies mean high-pitched sounds, while
lower frequencies mean low-pitched sounds.

• Example: A bird chirping has a high frequency


(high pitch), whereas a lion’s roar has a low
frequency (low pitch).
Peaks and Troughs of a Wave
• The peak is the highest point of a wave, while
the trough is the lowest. Peaks show where
the wave is strongest, and troughs show the
weakest points.

• Example: Jumping on a trampoline, the


highest point is like the peak, and the lowest
point is the trough.
How Frequency Affects Pitch
• Pitch depends on frequency. Higher frequency
makes high-pitched sounds, while lower
frequency makes low-pitched sounds.

• Example: A flute produces a high pitch (high


frequency), while a bass drum produces a low
pitch (low frequency).
Different Waveforms, Different
Sounds
• The waveform is the unique shape of a sound
wave, which is why different sounds, like those
from different instruments, can be recognized
even at the same pitch.

• Example: A violin has a smoother waveform,


while a drum produces a choppy waveform.
Seeing Sound Waves with an
Oscilloscope
• An oscilloscope is a device that shows sound
waves on a screen, allowing us to see
amplitude and frequency visually.

• Example: Singing louder shows a higher wave


on an oscilloscope, while a softer sound shows
a lower wave.

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