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Pitch Loudness and Hearing — Free MYP1 Sciences Practice Questions
1QuestionHow Amplitude Affects LoudnessConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion D
A drummer hits a drum softly, then hits it much harder.
a
Give an example of how the loudness of the drum changes when the drummer hits it harder. [1]
b
Describe one reason why being able to control loudness is useful in everyday life. [1]
Solutions
2QuestionNoise vs Music Basic ConceptsAssessment Practice
4 marks~6 minCriterion C
Sarah listens to four sounds at home.
Sound A: her piano — steady notes in a repeating pattern
Sound B: the washing machine — irregular sounds with no pattern
Sound C: her favourite song — regular beat, but the volume changes
Sound D: old radio static — random crackling with no pattern
Sound A: her piano — steady notes in a repeating pattern
Sound B: the washing machine — irregular sounds with no pattern
Sound C: her favourite song — regular beat, but the volume changes
Sound D: old radio static — random crackling with no pattern
a
Identify which two sounds are music and which two are noise. [1]
b
Describe one feature that makes Sound A music and Sound B noise. [1]
c
Sarah's friend says: "Music must sound exactly the same every time." State whether you agree or disagree, and use Sound C to explain why. [2]
Solutions
3QuestionHow Amplitude Affects LoudnessConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion A
The diagram below shows two sound waves. The loud wave has its amplitude labelled.
Label the amplitude of the quiet wave on the diagram in the same way. [1]
Describe what amplitude means. [1]
Label the amplitude of the quiet wave on the diagram in the same way. [1]
Describe what amplitude means. [1]
Solutions
4QuestionHow Frequency Affects PitchAssessment Practice
5 marks~8 minCriterion B
Maya records the pitch of five instruments.
Vibration speed: very slow → slow → medium → fast → very fast
Pitch recorded: low → medium → medium → low → high
Vibration speed: very slow → slow → medium → fast → very fast
Pitch recorded: low → medium → medium → low → high
a
Identify the instrument with the wrong pitch recorded. [1]
b
State what the correct pitch should be for that instrument. [1]
c
Describe why Maya's recorded pitch for that instrument does not fit the pattern shown by the other instruments. [3]
Solutions
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