🌈 Rainbow Mindmap: Sound Properties
Pitch
The highness or lowness of a sound.
Pitch is determined by the frequency of sound waves. Higher frequency means higher pitch, lower frequency means lower pitch.
Volume
Loudness or softness of sound.
Volume is related to the amplitude of sound waves. Larger amplitude means louder sound.
Timbre
Unique quality or tone of a sound.
Timbre distinguishes different sounds even if they have the same pitch and volume, affected by overtones and harmonics.
Duration
Length of time a sound lasts.
Duration refers to how long a sound persists, impacting rhythm and melody.
Frequency
Number of sound wave cycles per second.
Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz) and determines the pitch of sound.
Wavelength
Distance between successive crests of a wave.
Wavelength is inversely related to frequency and affects how sound propagates.
Speed
How fast sound travels through a medium.
Speed depends on the medium (air, water, solids) and temperature.
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