Key Stage 2
Meaning
Pitch is how high or low a note sounds.
- Singular Noun: Pitch
- Plural Noun: Pitches
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| The sound of a mouse's squeak is very high pitched.
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A tuba makes a deep or low pitched sound.
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About Pitch
- The pitch of an instrument can be affected by:
- Size of the instrument
- Thickness of strings
- Length of Strings
- Tightness of Strings
Size
The size of an instrument can affect the pitch. Bigger instruments make a lower pitch sound.
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| A small 'soprano' saxophone makes a high pitched sound.
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An 'alto' saxophone makes the second highest pitch.
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A tenor saxophone makes the second lowest pitch.
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A large 'bass' saxophone makes a low pitched sound.
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Thickness of Strings
Thicker strings make lower pitched sounds.
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| A regular guitar has thin strings and can make high pitched sounds.
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A 'bass' guitar has thick strings and makes low pitched sounds.
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Length of Strings
The shorter the strings, the higher pitched a sound.
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| The shorter strings on a harp make a higher pitched sound.
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Tightness of Strings
The tighter the strings the higher pitched the sound.
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| The pegs on the end of a stringed instrument can make the strings tighter or looser.
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