Another term for the frequency of a sound wave is its

227. Another term for the frequency of a sound wave is its:
A) amplitude.
B) wavelength.
C) complexity.
D) decibel level.
228. Counting how often the peaks of a sound wave pass a microphone is a measure of its: 229. The frequency of a sound wave determines its:
230. The pitch of a sound corresponds to our perception of: 231. The frequency of a sound wave is measured in cycles per second, or:
A) nanometres.
B) decibels.
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C) newtons.
D) hertz.
232. Sound-wave frequency is to pitch as amplitude is to:
233. Loudness is determined by the _____ of a sound wave. 234. The loudness of a sound is measured in:
235. Any sound above _____ db is enough to produce hearing damage, depending on the
length and type of exposure.
A) 45
B) 70
C) 85
D) 100
236. As the number of cycles per second of a sound wave increases, we experience a _____
sound.
237. The timbre of a sound is determined by its:
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238. The timbre of a sound relates to:
239. You hear the same note played at the same intensity by a flute and by a trumpet. What
do you experience?
A) The notes have different sound qualities.
B) The note played by the trumpet sounds louder.
C) The note played by the flute sounds higher-pitched.
D) The note played by the trumpet sounds an octave lower.
240. In 2014, Axl Rose was voted the greatest rock vocalist ever, in part due to his incredible
vocal range. His vocals can range from very low to very high at the same decibel level,
illustrating a tremendous ability to vary his:
241. In 2014, Axl Rose was voted the greatest rock vocalist ever, in part due to his unique
raspy voice that is impossible to truly duplicate. Many people find Axl's vocals
interesting due to these variations in sound, which is related to the _____ of his vocals.