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PHY 104 Pitch, loudness, quality, timber Objective Question
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What characteristic of sound is determined by its 'Quality/Timbre'?
Options
A The absolute loudness of the sound.
B The fundamental frequency of the sound.
C The number of overtones present and their relative intensities.
Correct Answer
D The direction from which the sound originates.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'Quality/Timbre. This depends on the number of overtones present in the sound and their relative intensities.'

Hint

Find the definition of Quality/Timbre at the beginning of its dedicated section.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Pitch, loudness, quality, timber
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 395 of 947
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