Sound waves are a specific type of wave that propagates through a medium, typically air, but also liquids and solids. They are mechanical waves, meaning they require a physical medium to travel through. Sound waves result from the vibration of particles in the medium, which creates regions of compression and rarefaction that propagate as wavefronts.
Energy waves, on the other hand, is a broad term that can refer to various types of waves that carry energy. It is not a specific scientific term but rather a more general concept. Different forms of energy, such as electromagnetic waves (light, radio waves, etc.), heat waves, or even waves associated with particles like electrons or matter waves in quantum mechanics, can be considered as energy waves.
In summary, sound waves specifically refer to mechanical waves that propagate through a medium, carrying energy in the form of vibrational disturbances. Energy waves, on the other hand, is a broader concept encompassing various types of waves that transport energy, including sound waves, electromagnetic waves, heat waves, and others.