Key Terms and Definitions- How do we connect
Vibration
A rapid back-and-forth movement of an object or substance.
Pitch
How high or low a sound is.
Amplitude
The size or strength of a vibration or wave.
Frequency
How often something happens in a certain amount of time.
Oscillation
A regular, repeating movement.
Wave
A disturbance that travels through a medium, like water or air, carrying energy with it.
Loudness
How loud or quiet a sound is.
Intensity
The amount of energy that flows through a certain area in a given amount of time.
Wavelength
The distance between two crests (high points) or two troughs (low points) of a wave