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Sound Practice

What are high- and low-pitched sounds?

Goal:

Goal:

You are surrounded by sounds every day. Some are high-pitched, and some are low-pitched. Can you tell the difference? Ask yourself if the picture shows something that is high-pitched or something that is low-pitched. Click on each picture to see if you are right.

drum

This drum makes a low-pitched sound because it has a slow vibration.

whistle

This high-pitched whistle sound has a fast vibration.

cow

This cow makes a low-pitched moo with a slow vibration.

bird

This bird makes a high-pitched sound because its cheep has a fast vibration.

baby crying

Fast vibration causes this baby to make a high-pitched sound when she cries.

truck

This truck rumbles down the road making a low-pitched sound with a slow vibration.