2. Overview
The Facts of Sound
The Ear and Sound
Sound Vocabulary
Musical Instruments and Sound
3. The Facts
Sound
Is a form of energy produced & transmitted by vibrating
matter
Travels in waves
Travels more quickly through solids than liquids or gases
A wave is a repeating disturbance or movement that transfers energy
through matter or space
4. The water waves below are carrying energy. Waves can only exist
as they have energy to carry.
5. The Ear
Sound is carried to our ears through vibrating air
molecules.
6. Our ears take in sound waves & turn them into signals
that go to our brains.
