The Qualities of Sound
SUNDAY MORNING
🔊 What is sound?
Sound is something we hear.
It comes from vibrations that move in the air and go to our ears.
Everything that moves or shakes can make sound: a guitar, a bell, a drum, or a person.
🎼 What are the qualities of sound?
The qualities of sound help us know and describe different sounds.
There are four main qualities:
1️⃣ Timbre
Timbre tells us who or what makes the sound.
It helps us know if the sound is from a guitar, a piano, or a dog.
🐶🐱 Example: A dog and a cat sound different.
2️⃣ Duration
Duration is how long or short the sound is.
🕒 Example: A bell has a long sound. A clap is short.
3️⃣ Intensity
Intensity is how loud or soft the sound is.
🔊 Example: A thunder is loud. A whisper is soft.
4️⃣ Pitch (Height)
Pitch is how high or low the sound is.
🎵 Example: A bird sings high. A drum sounds low.
🧠 Let’s remember!
| Quality | What it tells us | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Timbre | Who or what makes the sound | Guitar or piano |
| Duration | Long or short sound | Bell (long), clap (short) |
| Intensity | Loud or soft | Thunder (loud), whisper (soft) |
| Pitch | High or low | Bird (high), drum (low) |
