How can you lower the pitch of a string instrument?
Loosen the string
What is volume in sound?
The loudness or quitness of a sound.
What kind of vibrations create a low-pitched sound?
Slow vibrations
How does tightening a guitar string change its pitch?
The pitch will be higher.
How do we change the pitch of a recorder?
By covering or uncovering holes to change the length of the vibrating air column.
How is sound made?
By vibrations.
What happens to the sound when you cover your ears with your hands?
The sound becomes muffled
What is the difference between a high pitch and a low pitch of vibrations?
A high pitch is caused by fast vibrations, and a low pitch is caused by slow vibrations.
How does covering a sound with a blanket change what you hear?
It muffles the sound, making it quieter.
What does it mean to muffle a sound?
To make it quieter by blocking or absorbing the sound waves.
The best way for a drummer to increase the volume of his or her drumming would be to
Hit the drum with more force