9.2.1

Pitch

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Pitch

Pitch is how high or low a note or sound seems.

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High pitch sounds

  • Most small dogs have a high pitched bark.
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Low pitch sounds

  • Most large dogs have a low pitched bark.

What Makes High and Low Pitched Sounds

Pitch is how high or low a note or sound seems.

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What affects the pitch?

  • The pitch of the sound produced by an object is affected by:
    • The size of the object.
    • The length of the object.
    • The tightness of the object.
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Guitar strings

  • Guitars have 6 strings.
  • Plucking each string produces sounds at different pitches.
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The pitch of each string

  • Each string produces sounds at different pitches because:
    • Each string is a different thickness.
    • Each string has a different tightness.
      • The pitch of each string can be changed by tightening the strings.

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