Year 4
What are pitch and frequency?
In today's lesson, we will explore pitch and frequency of sound waves.
Year 4
What are pitch and frequency?
In today's lesson, we will explore pitch and frequency of sound waves.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Describe what the pitch of a sound is
- Describe ways to change the pitch of a sound
- 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.
temperature
volume
Q2.
____________ is an example of a loud sound
breeze in the trees
feather falling onto the ground
Q3.
To make a sound, you need to ______ a guitar string.
blow on
strike
Q4.
To make a sound, you need to _______ a recorder.
pluck
strike
Q5.
To make a sound, you need to ______ a drum.
blow on
pluck
3 Questions
Q1.
What is the average range of hertz that a human can hear?
10-10,000Hz
30-30,000Hz
Q2.
Frequency is...
The amount of times you hear the sound
The speed of light
Q3.
Frequency is measured in what unit?
Kilograms
Newtons