Question

Define the following key term IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Wavelength:
Frequency:
Amplitude:
Pitch:

Answer 1

Wavelength can be defined as the distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave. It is measured in the direction of the wave.
Frequncy=particular period of time or in a given sample.

‘an increase in the frequency of accidents due to increased overtime’
Amplitude=The maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

‘the amplitude of alpha rhythms’

count noun ‘waves with amplitudes greater than or equal to 20 mm’

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1.1 The maximum difference of an alternating electric current or potential from the average value.

‘the detection of signals only a few microvolts in amplitude’
Pitch=The quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone.

‘her voice rose steadily in pitch’

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Synonyms

1.1 A standard degree of highness or lowness used in performance.

‘the guitars were strung and tuned to pitch’

See also concert pitch

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2mass noun The steepness of a slope, especially of a roof.

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2.1Climbing count noun A section of a climb, especially a steep one.

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2.2 The height to which a hawk soars before swooping on its prey