The Qualities Of Sound

The Qualities Of Sound

1. Duration

   • The length of a sound
     • it depends on how long we allow the object producing the sound to vibrate
   • How long or short the sound is

2. Tone colour

   • The quality of a sound, or the distinct sound made by an instrument or voice
     • The unique sound or tone

3. Pitch

   • The highness or lowness of a sound
     • The faster the vibrations, the more high-pitched the sound
       • The slower the vibrations, the more low pitched the sound

4. Dynamics/ Volume

   • The loudness or softness of a sound
     • The volume depends on the size of the vibrations, which depends on the force we use to set up the vibrations.

5. Structure

   • The sections in the music

6. Texture

   • The layers of sound
     • There are thick and thin textures