Sound waves are vibrations or disturbances traveling through a medium (such as air or water) that can be detected by our ears. These waves carry information about pitch, volume, and tone.
Related terms
Frequency: Frequency refers to the number of complete cycles of a wave that occur per second and determines our perception of pitch.
Amplitude: Amplitude refers to the height or intensity of a sound wave and affects our perception of volume.
Pitch: Pitch is how high or low we perceive a sound to be based on its frequency.