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Q: What is determined by sound waves frequency?
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In music the frequency of a sound wave is called?

Pitch - In music, the higher or lower the pitch, the higher or lower the note. Pitch is determined by the frequency of the sound waves.


Is high pitch close together spacing in sound waves?

No The pitch you hear is determined by the frequency of the sound wave (how fast the particles oscillate back and forth). Higher frequency => higher pitch.


The strength of a sound wave determines what aspect of hearing?

Waves have three properties: Amplitude relates to loudness of sound waves; Frequency relates to pitch of sound waves; and Wavelength relates to to the tone of the sound. Wavelength and frequency combine to give a perception of pitch. Strength might mean amplitude.


Sound waves that are musical differ in from other sound waves?

frequency


What wave equation can be determined the waves?

frequency


The pitch of a sound is determined by its and speed together or its frequency alone?

The pitch of a sound can be determined by its frequency alone.


What is the term for what measures sound waves?

An oscilloscope is the machine, but it measures frequency.... so sound waves are measured by frequency


What sound wave is the pitch related to?

In a way, yes, as the pitch of a sound wave is determined by it's frequency f, and a waves period T is the reciprocal of f. i.e. T=1/f


How loud a sound seems is determined by what measurement of the sound waves?

Loudness is determined by the amplitude of the sound waves.


Is frequency associated only with sound?

No, sound is a wave, all waves have a frequency. The frequency is how many waves pass by a certain point in 1 second. Sound is a longitudinal wave.


Describe something that can affect the pitch of sound?

The pitch of sound depends on the sound's frequency. Frequency is basically the amount of waves the sound is producing. If there are many waves, "happen frequently", it is a high frequency. This is a high pitch. If the distance between the waves is large, it is a low frequency and a low pitch.


What is frequency applied to sound waves?

It sound of pitch