click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
S8P4.e
Relate three properties of sound to everyday experiences.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sound | waves that transmit disturbances produced by vibrating objects. |
| vibrations | rapid, back- and - fourth movements of particles. |
| pitch | a measure of how high or low a sound is perceived to be, depending on the frequency of the sound wave. |
| frequency | the # of waves produced in a given amount of time. |
| wavelength | the distance from any point on a wave to an identical point on the next wave. |
| cochlea | a spiraled, hollow chamber of bone within the ear. |