In this experiment the students will see a demonstration of how sound waves can be amplified. The setup of the experiment is simple: a tuning fork, a table, and a music box. First the tuning fork is struck by itself and the level of the sound emitted is noted. Then the tuning fork is struck again and held against a table. The amplification of the sound due to propagation of acoustic pressure waves through the larger surface area of the table is noted. The students are encouraged to participate and give their own reasoning for sound amplification. If time permits, students will experiment with the music box as well.