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Brianna Urban
on Oct 31, 2024
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Two sound waves are generated. The second has larger amplitude than the first, but a lower frequency. How will the second sound differ from the first?
A) The second sound will be perceived as louder and lower pitched than the first.
B) The second sound will be perceived as louder and higher pitched than the first.
C) The second sound will be perceived as softer and lower pitched than the first.
D) The second sound will be perceived as softer and higher pitched than the first.
Amplitude
In physics, this term describes the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.
Frequency
The number of wave peaks per second. In sound, frequency governs the perceived pitch of the sound.
Pitched
Used to describe a speech or proposal that has been presented to an audience with the intention of persuading them.
- Gain insight into the foundational concepts of sound perception, specifically the relationships between frequency, pitch, amplitude, and loudness.
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LJ
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the foundational concepts of sound perception, specifically the relationships between frequency, pitch, amplitude, and loudness.