The disturbance created by the source of sound travels through the medium to carry the sound to your ear, not the particles of the medium themselves.
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Vibrations travel through the medium to carry sound to your ear. These vibrations are initiated by a source, such as a vibrating object, and propagate as longitudinal waves, transmitting sound energy.