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PHY 104 Pitch, loudness, quality, timber Objective Question

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What does a more complex waveform of a sound imply about its timbre, as suggested by the document?
Options
A It has a higher fundamental frequency.
B It has a lower fundamental frequency.
C It contains a greater variety of harmonics (richer timbre).
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D It is louder.
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document contrasts the 'more complex' waveform of a tube opened at both ends (having both odd and even harmonics) with one opened at one end (having only odd harmonics). This implies that a richer set of harmonics leads to a more complex waveform and contributes to the distinct quality of timbre.

Hint

Consider the relationship between types of harmonics and waveform complexity described in the 'Quality/Timbre' section.

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