A sound wave with a low frequency will have _______.

The correct answer is a low pitch.

Key Points

• A sound wave with a low frequency will produce a low pitch.
• The pitch of a sound is directly related to its frequency: higher frequencies produce higher pitches, while lower frequencies result in lower pitches.
• In musical terms, a low-frequency sound might be similar to the sound of a bass guitar or a tuba.
• This principle is fundamental to understanding how different musical instruments produce different sounds.
• The human ear can generally detect frequencies from about 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, with lower frequencies being perceived as lower pitched.
• Low-frequency sounds are often used in various applications such as subwoofers in audio systems to enhance bass sounds.

 Additional Information

• Low amplitude
  • Amplitude refers to the height of the sound wave and is related to the loudness of the sound.
  • A sound wave with low amplitude will be quieter, not necessarily lower in pitch.
• Short wavelength
  • Wavelength is inversely related to frequency. A low frequency actually corresponds to a long wavelength, not a short one.
• High pitch
  • A high pitch sound is produced by a high frequency sound wave, which is the opposite of a low-frequency sound wave.