facebook
1%
Processing, please wait...
It was processed successfully!
It was processed successfully!
Login Create Free Account
Create Free Account

Vibrating Definition

Vibrating is moving back and forth really fast. For example, a vibrating guitar string produces music.

View Lesson on Introduction to Sound
Grades K-2 VideoIntroduction to Sound player orange
Preview Only
Oops! It looks like your security settings are blocking this video šŸ™

If you are on a school computer or network, ask your tech person to whitelist these URLs:
*.wistia.com, fast.wistia.com, fast.wistia.net, embedwistia-a.akamaihd.net

Sometimes a simple refresh solves this issue. If you need further help, contact us.

 

Introduction to Sound

Fun Facts

  • A tuning fork in water shows visible vibrations.
  • Vocal cords vibrate to create sound when humming.
  • Loud speaker vibrations cause nearby objects to vibrate.

Why Do We Need To Know About Vibrating

Learning about vibrations helps us know how sound is made. Vibrations are key for talking, music, and using technology. This idea is used in making speakers, musical instruments, and tools for doctors to see inside your body.

Knowing about vibrations is useful in many careers like helping people with speech problems or inventing new gadgets that use sound. It’s all about making and changing sounds.Ā  This knowledge connects classroom learning with real-world uses, making it very useful for lots of different jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why canā€™t we always see vibrations that sounds make?
They can happen really fast, sometimes thousands of times each second.
If we canā€™t see vibrations, how do we know they are happening?
We can make vibrations visible in many ways such as using a tuning fork and putting it in water. You can also feel your own throat while humming or putting paint inside a speaker. You can also film things vibrating with a special slow motion camera.
Why do we feel vibrations when we hum?
When your vocal cords vibrate, they make sound. Anytime you speak, your vocal cords are vibrating. The shape of your tongue and mouth also help you make different sounds.
Explore More Science Topics
X
Success
Weā€™ve sent you an email with instructions how to reset your password.
Ok
x
Choose Your Free Trial Period
3 Days

3 days to access to all of our teaching resources for free.

Continue to Lessons
30 Days

Get 30 days free by inviting other teachers to try it too.

Share with Teachers
Get 30 Days Free
By inviting 4 other teachers to try it too.
4 required

*only school emails accepted.

Skip, I will use a 3 day free trial

Thank You!

Enjoy your free 30 days trial

We use cookies to make your experience with this site better. By using this site you agree to our use of cookies. Click "Decline" to delete and block any non-essential cookies for this site on this specific property, device, and browser. Please read our privacy policy for more information on the cookies we use.Learn More

We use cookies to improve your experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Click "Decline" to block non-essential cookies. See our privacy policy for details.Learn More