A Whistle and a Drum: Key Details

Read about pitch and volume of sound, then answer questions about the key details.

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Sound has two important properties: pitch and volume.

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Sound has two important properties: pitch and volume. Pitch tells us how high or low a sound is. For example, a whistle makes a high-pitched sound, while a drum produces a low-pitched sound. Volume, on the other hand, measures how loud or soft a sound is. You can think of volume like turning up the radio; when you turn it up, the music gets louder!

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When you blow into a flute gently, it makes a soft sound, but blowing harder makes it louder. Together, pitch and volume help us understand and enjoy the many sounds we hear every day.

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What does pitch tell us about a sound?

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What happens to the sound of a flute when you blow harder?

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