Properties Of Sound
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Loudness is perceived as the energy of sound waves, determined by amplitude and distance from the source. Intensity, or energy per second, is measured in decibels. Pitch depends on frequency, measured in hertz, and humans can hear between 20-20,000 Hz. The Doppler effect describes how the frequency of sound changes depending on the motion of the source relative to the observer. Music is a pleasing combination of sound waves, while noise is an unpleasant combination.
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1) Sound is produced by vibrations that create longitudinal waves which propagate through a medium and are detected by the human ear. The vibration of matter sets the air molecules in motion which transfers energy.
2) Factors like the pitch and loudness of sound depend on characteristics of the propagating medium and vibrations. Pitch corresponds to frequency of vibrations and loudness depends on amplitude.
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1) Sound is produced by vibrations that create longitudinal waves which propagate through a medium and are detected by the human ear. The vibration of matter sets the air molecules in motion which transfers energy.
2) Factors like the thickness, length, and tension of the material producing the vibration determine the pitch and loudness of the sound. A thinner, shorter, or more tense material will produce a higher pitch sound.
3) The outer, middle, and inner ear work together to detect sounds. The outer ear collects sound waves which set the eardrum vibrating, transmitting the vibrations through a series of small bones to the cochlea where they are converted to nerve impulses sent to theAd
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- 1. Properties of SoundPage 42
- 2. LoudnessLoudness is your perception of the energy that sound waves haveTwo key factors 1. Amount of EnergyAmplitude 2. Distance from the source of sound Intensity = Energy per second43
- 3. Intensity43
- 5. Human PitchVocal cords in larynx can vibrate 1,000 times/sec45
- 6. PitchDepends on the frequency of the wave High frequency = High pitch Measured in unit called hertz (Hz) 80 Hz means 80 waves each second44
- 7. PitchHuman Hearing 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz Above 20,000 Hz can not hear Ultrasound Below 20 Hz Infrasound45
- 8. The Doppler EffectThe frequency of sound changes depending on where you are IF things are MOVINGDescribed by Christian Doppler (1803-1853)The motion of the source adds to the motion of the waves46
- 9. Sound BarrierShock wave is formed by the piling up of sound wavesPeople on the ground experience as sonic boom46
- 10. MusicWhat is the difference between music and noise? How the sound waves combine! Music is a pleasing combination of waves Noise is unpleasant combination of waves48
- 11. TonesFundamental Tone = Lowest natural frequencyOvertone = Higher natural frequencies They are multiples of fundamental tone Instruments designed to resonate specific overtones49
- 12. Stringed InstrumentsLoudness Resonance of strings to hollow bodyPitch Length, thickness, material, tightness50
- 13. Wind InstrumentsLoudness How much air is blown inPitch Length of air column51
- 14. Percussion InstrumentsLoudness How hard the strikePitch Size, material, tension of drum head51
- 15. AcousticsThe study of how sounds interact with the environmentReverberation repeated echoesCurved hard surfaces to direct soundSoft surfaces to absorb sound52