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Fast and Slow Strings
Age 8 · Music
A thin, tight string can shake very quickly and make a high sound. A thick, long string can shake slowly and make a low sound.
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In the picture
- A thin, short, taut string: it shivers in quick, tiny vibrations.
- A thick, long string: it sways in slow, wide waves.
- A small bird: a light, high companion beside the quick string.
- A large bear: a heavy, low companion beside the slow string.
Examples
- A whistle makes a high sound.
- A big drum makes a low sound.
Key takeaways
- Fast vibrations make high sounds.
- Slow vibrations make low sounds.
Quiz: Fast and Slow Strings (Age 8)
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When a string vibrates very quickly, what kind of sound does it make?
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When a string vibrates very slowly, what kind of sound does it make?
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Which string makes a high sound?
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