Pitch is the relative highness or lowness that is perceived in a sound. Dynamics describes the loudness or softness we hear in music. Tone color is something used to describe the quality that distinguishes a sound. Many of the resources below provide tools for reinforcing and extending the knowledge concerning these concepts presented in your text. There are also some interesting resources you can use to extend your studies into the theory of sound. Check them out, then use them in the activities provided below.