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Chapter 5: Problem 9

The quality of a sound that is affected by frequency, amplitude, and timing of the sound wave is known as ________. a. pitch b. tone c. electromagnetic d. timbre

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d. timbre

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01

Understanding about pitch

Pitch describes how high or low a sound is and is directly related to the frequency of the sound wave. However, frequency is not the only property which influences pitch.
02

Understanding about tone

Tone is another term for pitch, and so, doesn't help to differentiate. It does not embody the full resolution of the question.
03

Understanding about Electromagnetic

Electromagnetic refers to a type of wave (Light, X-Rays, etc.). Sounds waves are actually mechanical waves and not electromagnetic. So this option cannot be the answer.
04

Understanding about Timbre

Timbre, also known as the 'color' of the sound, is the quality that makes different musical instruments or voices distinguishable. Timbre is affected by all properties of the sound wave – frequency, amplitude, and timing.
05

Conclusion

Based on the information provided about pitch, tone, electromagnetic, and timbre, the one quality that is affected by frequency, amplitude, and timing of the sound wave is timbre. This quality of sound allows us to distinguish different types of sounds from each other.

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