How are different sounds produced?

In today's lesson, we will be learning all about different sounds made by instruments and then making our own!

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.When a sound is made, the particles in the air

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Q2.When vibrations are funnelled into the ear canal, the _______ vibrates

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Q3.By placing a solid object between the sound and the ear, this will...

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.When a sound is made, the particles in the air

1/3

Q2.When vibrations are funnelled into the ear canal, the _______ vibrates

2/3

Q3.By placing a solid object between the sound and the ear, this will...

3/3

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How are different sounds produced?

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Q1.___________ is whether a sound is high or low.

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Q2.____________ is an example of a loud sound

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Q3.To make a sound, you need to ______ a guitar string.

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Q4.To make a sound, you need to _______ a recorder.

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Q5.To make a sound, you need to ______ a drum.

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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How are different sounds produced?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.___________ is whether a sound is high or low.

1/5

Q2.____________ is an example of a loud sound

2/5

Q3.To make a sound, you need to ______ a guitar string.

3/5

Q4.To make a sound, you need to _______ a recorder.

4/5

Q5.To make a sound, you need to ______ a drum.

5/5

Lesson summary: How are different sounds produced?

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