Question Detail

PHY 104 Pitch, loudness, quality, timber Objective Question
Take CBT

Question

What are the primary factors that determine the Quality/Timbre of a sound?
Options
A The fundamental frequency and amplitude.
B The number of overtones and their relative intensities.
Correct Answer
C The speed of sound and wavelength.
D The duration and source of the sound.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document states, 'This depends on the number of overtones present in the sound and their relative intensities.'

Hint

Look at the first sentence under the 'Quality/Timbre' heading.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Pitch, loudness, quality, timber
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 377 of 947
Previous Course Details Next