The Science of Sound and Music

Friday, November 6, 8:00 to 9:15 AM, Room B3, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center

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Instructional Unit for the Science of Sound and Music

Explore the Sound Tools

The four free web apps we used today, in the order we used them. Each one runs in a web browser, so you and your students can keep exploring sound on any computer, tablet, or phone.

TOOL 1

Signal Generator

Play and visualize signals to explore waveform, frequency, pitch, timbre, and the limits of human hearing.

Open the Signal Generator

TOOL 2

Oscilloscope

See the shape of a sound wave through your microphone, then record, amplify, and loop sounds.

Open the Oscilloscope

TOOL 3

Spectrogram

See all the frequencies that combine to make a sound. Students can also tune instruments and compose with scales.

Open the Spectrogram

TOOL 4

Sound Simulation

Watch how air particles move as sound travels. Adapted from PhET simulations.

Open the Sound Simulation

Want more? See every tool, with tutorials, on the Listening to Waves Sound Tools page.

Meet the Wavemakers

Young musicians performing on stage

CAREER CONNECTIONS

A series of mini documentaries featuring young people on STEM career paths related to sound and waves. Share them with students to spark conversations about where science and music can lead.

Watch the Wavemakers Mini Docs

Stay Connected

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