Science Experiments with Sound and Music - Softcover

Levine, Shar; Johnstone, Leslie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806976977 ISBN 13: 9780806976976

Publisher: Sterling Juvenile, 2002

Synopsis

"A thorough, inviting look at what sounds and music are all about...34 easy-to-do activities that demonstrate the scientific concepts behind sound waves, pitch, acoustics, scales, etc...full-color photos and cartoon artwork...add appeal and interest." --School Library Journal

"...entertaining and interesting experiments...many colorful illustrations and photographs contribute to the educational experience by visually engaging the reader...useful resource, both enjoyable and stimulating. It is recommended strongly..."--VOYA

"...explores the physics of sound through a series of activities using fairly common materials..."--Booklist


It's music to your ears--but why does one instrument make a different sound than another? What separates music from noise? And, how do we hear tone and rhythm? Uncovering the answers to these questions is a symphony of fun,and an entertaining way to understand physics and math! Each of these delightfully illustrated safe and "sound" experiments uses ordinary materials to teach fabulous facts about the bangs, slaps, whistles, claps, and harmonies in our world. Entertaining to look at and enjoyable to do!

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Synopsis

It's music to your ears, but why does one musical instrument make a different sound than another? What separates music from noise? How can we physically feel the beat of a big, bass drum in our bodies? And how do we hear tone and rhythm? Uncovering the answers to these questions is a symphony of fun - and, an entertaining way to understand physics and maths! - what is sound? - making sense of sound - instrumental accompaniment - - study sound waves - play with changes in pitch - test out your vocal chords - - confuse the brain into thinking its hearing something when you are not! - * Each of these safe and 'sound' experiments uses ordinary materials to teach fabulous facts about the bangs, slaps, whistles, claps and harmonies of our world. * Delightfully illustrated with lively colourful pages filled to bursting with entertaining photographs, drawings and cartoons.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sterling Juvenile
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806976977
• ISBN 13: 9780806976976
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80