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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.
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Solution
(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.
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