Sound Crossword

The size of the sound wave.
Liquid-filled part of the inner ear in which sounds are converted into electrical signals that are then transmitted to the brain.
The unit of measure for the intensity/loudness of sound; labeled dB.
The change in the pitch of a sound as its source moves past a fixed point.
Provides the entrance to the middle ear. It can be damaged when exposed to sounds that are too loud.
Reflection of sound waves.
A navigational system used by some animals as they send out sounds and interpret the reflection of sounds.
The number of waves produced per unit of time; measured in hertz (Hz).
Waves that fall below normal human hearing range, less than 20 Hz.
Interaction of two sound waves that overlap.
Matter necessary for sound waves to be transmitted.
Consists of the hammer, anvil, and stirrup.
Consists of the pinna and ear canal.
Frequency of the sound; how high or low the sound is perceived to be.
A wave bounces back after striking a surface.
Sound increasing when a vibrating object nears the natural frequency of another object.
Acronym for sound navigating and ranging. Some animals have this as their major navigation system.
Sound waves that fall above normal human hearing range, greater than 20,000 Hz.
Disturbance in a medium that transmits energy. A sound ________ is longitudinal or compressional.