After
reading this section you will be able to do
the following:
Discuss why
sound plays an important role in your life.
Everyday your world is filled with a multitude
of sounds. Sound can let you communicate with others or let others communicate
with you. It can be a warning of danger or simply an enjoyable experience.
Some sounds can be heard by dogs or other animals but cannot be heard
by humans. Click on the buttons below to listen to various sounds.
It is hard to imagine a world without sound.
The ability the hear is definitely an important sense. But people who
are deaf are remarkable in the ways that they can compensate for their
loss of hearing. You will learn more about sound in the following pages.