A tone's sound quality is also known as its:
A) frequency
B) loudness
C) pitch
D) timbre

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Timbre refers to the unique quality or color of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and loudness. In other words, it's what allows us to differentiate between a trumpet and a piano playing the same note at the same volume. Frequency refers to the number of cycles per second of a sound wave (measured in Hertz), while loudness refers to the intensity or volume of a sound (measured in decibels). Pitch refers to how high or low a sound is perceived to be, based on its frequency.

A Tone's Sound Quality Is Also Known as Its