Characteristics of Sound
Characteristics of Sound: Overview
The chapter enhances our knowledge related to the properties of sound. It also explains how sound can be classified into the reflection of sound, echo, free or natural vibrations, damped and forced vibrations, and resonance.
Important Questions on Characteristics of Sound
The quality of sound produced by a flute and violin is different. why?
Describe the different ways to vary the pitch of a sound.
Name the characteristic which helps us distinguish between a man's voice and a woman's voice, even without seeing them.
We can distinguish between the musical sounds produced by different singers on the basis of the characteristic of sound called:
Graphically differentiate between : loud sound and soft sound
What are the characteristics of sound waves?
Which sound has higher energy-loud sound or soft sound?
Name the objective measurement of loudness.
(Choose from: Intensity/ Frequency/ Time period/ Pitch)
Rupesh was studying for his exams. His neighbour Berry was playing tabla. Rupesh was getting disturbed. He asked Berry to play tabla softly. Berry followed his advice. What values are learnt from Berry?
Shorter the length of the string, _____ (shorter/higher) the pitch of the sound produced.
Timbre helps us differentiate between shrill and flat sound.
