Which of the following properties of sound is the most similar to the color, or hue, of light?
A) pitch
B) loudness
C) timbre
D) purity

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pitch in sound is determined by the frequency of the sound waves, which is analogous to how the frequency of light waves determines the color, or hue, of light. Higher frequencies correspond to higher pitches in sound and to colors towards the violet end of the visible spectrum in light, while lower frequencies correspond to lower pitches and colors towards the red end of the spectrum.

Which of the Following Properties of Sound Is the Most