What are pitch and frequency?

In today's lesson, we will explore pitch and frequency of sound waves.

What are pitch and frequency?

In today's lesson, we will explore pitch and frequency of sound waves.

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Key learning points

  1. Describe what the pitch of a sound is
  2. Describe ways to change the pitch of a sound
  3. Give example of objects that produce high and low pitch sounds

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5 Questions

Q1.
___________ is whether a sound is high or low.
Correct answer: pitch
temperature
volume
Q2.
____________ is an example of a loud sound
breeze in the trees
Correct answer: car horn
feather falling onto the ground
Q3.
To make a sound, you need to ______ a guitar string.
blow on
Correct answer: pluck
strike
Q4.
To make a sound, you need to _______ a recorder.
Correct answer: blow on
pluck
strike
Q5.
To make a sound, you need to ______ a drum.
blow on
pluck
Correct answer: strike

3 Questions

Q1.
What is the average range of hertz that a human can hear?
10-10,000Hz
Correct answer: 20-20,000Hz
30-30,000Hz
Q2.
Frequency is...
The amount of times you hear the sound
The speed of light
Correct answer: The speed of vibrations of a sound wave
Q3.
Frequency is measured in what unit?
Correct answer: Hertz
Kilograms
Newtons

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