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S8P4.e
relate three properties of sound to everyday experiences.
Term | Definition |
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sound | waves that transmit disturbances produced by vibrating objects. |
vibrations | rapid, back-and-forth 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 number 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, hallow chamber of bone within ear. |