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Konz, Nicholas; Ruiz, Michael J. – Physics Education, 2018
The French horn is used to introduce the three basic properties of periodic waves: amplitude, frequency, and waveform. These features relate to the perceptual characteristics of loudness, pitch, and timbre encountered in everyday language. Visualizations are provided in the form of oscilloscope screenshots, spectrograms, and Fourier spectra to…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Musical Instruments, Video Technology
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Hernandez, M. I.; Couso, D.; Pinto, R. – Physics Education, 2011
Teaching the acoustic properties of materials is a good way to teach physics concepts, extending them into the technological arena related to materials science. This article describes an innovative approach for teaching sound and acoustics in combination with sound insulating materials in secondary school (15-16-year-old students). Concerning the…
Descriptors: Auditory Perception, Acoustics, Auditory Tests, Scientific Methodology