Can you explain wave topic from the beginning to me

A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through a medium or space without transferring matter. Waves can be classified into two main types: transverse waves, where particles oscillate perpendicular to the wave's direction of propagation (like light waves), and longitudinal waves, where particles oscillate parallel to the wave's direction (like sound waves). Key properties of waves include amplitude, wavelength, frequency, and period, which describe their size, spatial extent, and temporal behavior. The speed of a wave is determined by its wavelength and frequency. Understanding these fundamental concepts is crucial for studying wave phenomena.