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PHY 104 Pitch, loudness, quality, timber Objective Question
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What is the primary factor that determines the quality or timbre of a sound?
Options
A Its frequency and amplitude.
B The number of overtones present and their relative intensities.
Correct Answer
C The medium through which the sound travels.
D The initial intensity of the sound source.
Correct Answer

Option B 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

Think about what allows you to distinguish between different musical instruments playing the same note.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Pitch, loudness, quality, timber
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 461 of 947
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