vibration

Sound is created through vibrations that vary in pitch and volume. This creates sound-waves that you can hear. Includes experiments.

A simple introduction to sound, sound waves, vibrations, and how musical sound is created.

Sound has the power to soothe, excite, warn, protect, and inform. Indeed, the transmission and reception of audio signals pervade our daily lives. Readers will examine the mechanics and properties of sound and provides an overview of the interdisciplinary science called acoustics. Also covered are functions and diseases of the human ear.

Describes the science behind rock concerts, including sound waves, instruments, sound systems, and acoustics.

An exploration of sound, light, and radiation that explains what they are and discusses the anatomy of a wave, hearing, the science of music, seeing light, color, and more. Includes a glossary and resources.

An introduction to physics, focusing on sound and vibration, and noting distinguished scientists in the field.

Examines what sounds are made of and how they work, and describes sound waves, vibrations and pitch, loudness and decibels.

Simple text and photographs show different objects which vibrate.