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Does the kinetic energy of particles affect Sound waves?

We know that sound travels through a medium through vibrations in the form of longitudinal waves. An example of it is here:

Image of Sound Wave


We also know that particles of any medium vibrate when we give them more energy in the form of heat which gives them more kinetic energy. From this a logical inference can be drawn: heating the medium might disrupt the propagation of longitudinal sound waves. Consequently, should the disruption occur, would sound production be inhibited altogether?