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PHY 104 Pitch, loudness, quality, timber Objective Question

Question

What characteristic allows a listener to differentiate between two musical instruments producing sound with the same fundamental frequency?
Options
A Their loudness.
B Their pitch.
C Their Quality/Timbre.
Correct Answer
D Their perceived duration.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text explains that timbre 'enables you to differentiate between two musical instruments having the same fundamental frequency.'

Hint

The 'Quality/Timbre' section discusses this ability.

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