How do you talk about timbre?

How do you talk about timbre? Terms we might use to describe timbre: bright, dark, brassy, reedy, harsh, noisy, thin, buzzy, pure, raspy, shrill, mellow, strained. I prefer to avoid describing timbre in emotional terms (excited, angry, happy, sad, etc.); that is not the sound quality, it is its effect or interpretation. What does timbre […]

Are rocks stronger under tension or compression?

Are rocks stronger under tension or compression? Rock is strong under compression but relatively weak under tension and shear. This is a result of the microscopic structure of rock: it contains microscopic cracks which are forced open and enlarged by tension and shear but which are forced closed by compression. What increases rock strength? The […]

What is the function of science and technology in development?

What is the function of science and technology in development? The role of S is to lead national development and to support socio-economic needs. The priority areas that have been identified are: – Development of electronics, information, and communication technologies. – Development of selected high technologies to lead the industrial structure adjustment. Is there a […]

What stage of sleep is hardest to awaken?

What stage of sleep is hardest to awaken? It is most difficult to awaken people from slow-wave sleep; hence it is considered to be the deepest stage of sleep. Following a period of slow-wave sleep, however, EEG recordings show that the stages of sleep reverse to reach a quite different state called rapid eye movement, […]

What happens when a solid is dissolved in a liquid?

What happens when a solid is dissolved in a liquid? In the simplest case it involves mixing two materials together. The most common examples of dissolving involve a solid and a liquid, usually water. When a solid dissolves the solid (solute) and the liquid (solvent) form a very close intimate mixture called a solution. Why […]

What are all the structures in cytoplasm?

What are all the structures in cytoplasm? It is mainly composed of water, salts, and proteins. In eukaryotic cells, the cytoplasm includes all of the material inside the cell and outside of the nucleus. All of the organelles in eukaryotic cells, such as the nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, and mitochondria, are located in the cytoplasm. Which […]

What is the SI base unit of mass?

What is the SI base unit of mass? kilogram (kg) What is the purpose of SI base units? The SI base units are a fundamental part of modern metrology, and thus part of the foundation of modern science and technology. The SI base units form a set of mutually independent dimensions as required by dimensional […]

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