The material or substance that a wave moves through is called a . The medium affects the speed of the wave that passes through it. One factor that affects the speed of a wave is the of medium. Some waves move faster in solids and some waves move faster in liquids and gasses. Another factor that affectswave speed is the of the medium.

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Sounds propagates through some kind of medium. usually it's air, but it goes just as well through solid objects like walls, windows etc. a soundwave will compress the (air)molecules in front of it, and if this increased density wave hits your ears, you register it as sound. solid objects like walls are a lot denser than air, this means that they will damp a wave, but also carry it easier.