The complex pattern of overtones determines the texture, or ________, of the sound.
A) pitch
B) timbre
C) frequency
D) amplitude

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The texture or character of a sound, known as timbre or tone color, is determined by the complex pattern of overtones or harmonics that accompany the fundamental frequency of the sound. The pitch (A) refers to the perceived highness or lowness of a sound, while frequency (C) and amplitude (D) relate to the physical characteristics of the sound wave.

The Complex Pattern of Overtones Determines the Texture, or ________