Question

It is observed that during march-past we hear a base drum distinctly from a distance compared to the side drums.
(i) Name the characteristics of sound associated with the above obervation.
(ii) Give a reason for the above observation.

Answer 1

(i) Pitch and timbre
(ii) As side drums and base drums are made up of different material, so it have different frequency hence the pitch. Their quality also varies hence timbre.