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Key Stage 1
Meaning
Sound is something that we hear with our ears.
About Sound
- A sound can be loud or quiet.
- A sound can be low or high pitched.
Examples
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| The sound of a mouse's
squeak is very high pitched. |
A tuba makes a deep or 'low pitched'
sound. |
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| Shouting, screaming and yelling
are all loud sounds. |
Whispering is a very quiet
sound. |
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Sound is a vibration that passes through the air to our ears.
About Sound
- Sounds are caused by materials vibrating.
- Sound travels through the air because it makes the air vibrate. If there were no sound could not travel to our ears.
- Sounds can be high or low pitched.
- Sounds can be loud or quiet.