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Pitch of Sound

The pitch of a sound depends on its frequency, with higher frequencies producing higher pitches and lower frequencies producing lower pitches. The sensation of pitch can be demonstrated using a toothed wheel that produces sound at different speeds as it rotates, with increased speed merging the sounds into a higher perceived pitch. However, pitch is distinct from frequency, as frequency is a measurable physical property whereas pitch is the sensation produced.

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Pitch of Sound

The pitch of a sound depends on its frequency, with higher frequencies producing higher pitches and lower frequencies producing lower pitches. The sensation of pitch can be demonstrated using a toothed wheel that produces sound at different speeds as it rotates, with increased speed merging the sounds into a higher perceived pitch. However, pitch is distinct from frequency, as frequency is a measurable physical property whereas pitch is the sensation produced.

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Pitch of sound

It is the characteristic of a musical sound which distinguishes a sharp or shrill sound from a dull or grave
sound.The sensation of the pitch depends upon the frequency of the waves received by the ear.The
pitch is large if the frequency is high while if the pitch is low the frequency will be small.Sound waves of
the same frequencies are said to be in same pitch.The sensation of the pitch of musical sound can be
easily demonstrated with the help of the toothed wheel which is capable of being rotated at variable
speeds.A piece of card is placed against the teeth.When the card strikes and passes from one tooth to
another sound is generated at each tooth,as the speed increased the sound produced at each tooth
merge produces the fastest frequency of sensation of its pitch.How ever the pitch is not the same tyhing
as frequency.The pitch depends upon frequency.frequency is the measurable physical quantity of sound
whereas the pitch is the sensation produced by it. Please refer:different sound quality- pitch

 Sound waves travelling through matter Sound waves require a medium or m_________ to travel
through. Sound waves can travel through solids much faster than liquids or gases. This is because in
solids, particles are packed c__________ together, so the vibrations are passed from particle to particle
much more quickly than in l_________ or gases. You can often hear a train approaching by listening to
noises transmitted along the track. Why does it help to place your ear against a wall when listening to
quite conversation next door ? Sound waves through matter: Science Interactive LTD Copyright 2005
Word bank: matter closely liquids Gas Space Solids: Sound is transmitted quickly from atom to atom in
solids because of their close proximity. Liquids: In liquids sound travels less quickly than in solids
because liquids are less dense. Gases: In gases like air sound travels at 330 ms -1 , in water 1500 ms -1
and in steel 6000 ms -1 . Space or Vacuum: Sound cannot travel through space or a vacuum. Explain why
in terms of atoms or molecules ? Notes Particle diagram Medium Solid Liquid

Sound waves and their properties one The pitch and v___________ is determined by the amplitude and
frequency of a sound wave. Pitch: The pitch of a sound is determined by the wave’s f____________ and
is measured in hertz telling us the number of vibrations per second. High pitched sounds have a high
frequency, low pitched sounds have a low frequency. Volume: The volume level measured in decibels is
determined by the amplitude: Small vibrations, with small amplitudes cause low level noise. Large
vibrations, with large a_____________ cause high level noise. Properties of waves: Science Interactive
LTD Copyright 2005 Word bank: volume frequency amplitudes Complete Complete

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