Characteristics of Sound

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Characteristics of Sound: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Musical Instruments, Pitch, Loudness, Note of Sound, Difference between Sound Produced by Piano and Tuning Fork and, Factors Affecting Frequency of Tuning Fork

Important Questions on Characteristics of Sound

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Distinguish between the sound produced by the piano and the tuning fork.

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The frequency of tuning fork depends upon its

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Describe low note and high note in terms of pitch.

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Describe low note and high note in terms of vibrations.

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Here are four statements about the difference between the light waves we see and the sound waves we hear. Which of the following statements is true?

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The pitch of sound depends on the amplitude of vibrations.

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The membrane of a table is tightened to _____ the pitch of the sound.

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The loudness of a lion’s roar is much greater than a bird’s chirp. What causes the difference in the loudness?

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The harder you beat a table, louder is the sound. List two reasons for it.

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Give an example of a musical instrument which has a tubular structure inside which the air column vibrates.

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Musical instruments can be played at different pitches by changing the _____ of its string.

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An ambulance with its siren sounding is standing in heavy traffic. A pedestrian notices that although the loudness of the sound produced does not change, its pitch varies. Which option in the following is responsible for the change in its pitch: Amplitude, frequency ?