Appendix A

Question 1

The nature of sound comprises

Answer 1

Acoustic energy being transmitted through a medium and perceived by a receiver

Question 2

One cycle of the acoustic energy wave has

Answer 2

a compression portion and a rarefaction portion

Question 3

What has the biggest effect on sound speed?

Answer 3

Temperature

Question 4

What are the four basic qualities of a sound wave?

Answer 4

Frequency, amplitude, wave shape, and phase

Question 5

Amplitude is measured vertically by

Answer 5

degrees of pressure from the maximum height of the waves crest to the zero crossing point

Question 6

Amplitude is a measurement where

Answer 6

loudness is subjective and varies between listeners

Question 7

Frequency is used to describe

Answer 7

the measurement in Hz of a pitch independent of musical notation