QUALITIES OF SOUND

Question	Answer
SOUND	SOUND is produced when an object vibrates and it is what can be perceived by through its sense of hearing. It travels through PHYSICAL MEDIUMS.
NOISE	Noise is an unwanted sound.
SILENCE	The absence of sound.
QUALITIES OF SOUND	WE HAVE FOUR QUEALITIES: PITCH DURATION INTENSITY TIMBRE
PITCH	- Pitch distinguishes high sounds from low sounds . - It is related to frequency. - In music, we represent the sound pitch with musical notes.
DURATION	- Duration distinguishes long sounds from short sounds. - It is related to persistence. - In music, we represent sound duration with note values.
INTENSITY	- Intensity distinguishes loud sounds and soft sounds. - It is related to wave amplitude. - In music, we represent intensity with dynamics.
TIMBRE	Timbre is the sound quality which makes it possible to identify the object that produces the sound. For example, we can distinguish a violin from a piano.

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	Created by TISCAR CÓRDOBA PADILLO about 8 years ago