Key Terms for Sound Waves Flashcards


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Vibration

The backward and forward movement of a body

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Pitch

Measure of sound frequency expressed as Hertz or Hz

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Amplitude

The measure of the height of the wave

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Frequency

Number of times a second a sound wave repeats itself

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Oscillation

Variations in air pressure that create a sound wave

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Wave

Pattern of disturbance caused by sound

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Loudness

Property of sound to differentiate between faint and loud sounds

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Intensity

Power carried by sound waves

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Wavelength

The distance between two crests