Low-pitched sounds

Definition

Low-pitched sounds refer to sound waves that have a low frequency, which means they vibrate at a slow rate. These sounds are perceived as deep or bass-like.

Related terms

Frequency:

The number of cycles or vibrations per second in a sound wave.

Pitch:

How high or low we perceive a sound to be based on its frequency.

Resonance: The reinforcement or amplification of sound through sympathetic vibrations.