The dimension of auditory experience related to the complexity of a sound wave, that is, to the relative breadth of the range of frequencies, is called:
A) loudness.
B) frequency.
C) timbre.
D) pitch.

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The dimension of auditory experience related to the complexity of a sound wave, which is the relative breadth of the range of frequencies, is called timbre. Loudness refers to the intensity of a sound wave, frequency is the number of cycles per second of a sound wave, and pitch is related to the perceived highness or lowness of a sound.

The Dimension of Auditory Experience Related to the Complexity of a Sound