What is Loudness?

Question 1

sound is…

Answer 1

• energy in the form of vibrations that travel in waves
• mechanical waves
• longitudinal waves
• compression and rare factions

Question 2

loudness…

Answer 2

• the intensity of a sound wave

- dependent on amplitude

Question 3

the higher the amplitude…

Answer 3

• the louder the sound

Question 4

the lower the amplitude…

Answer 4

• the softer the sound