In the auditory system,_____ is the perception of a sound wave's amplitude.
A)frequency
B)bandwidth
C)pitch
D)loudness

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Loudness is the perception of a sound wave's amplitude, or how soft or loud a sound is. Frequency refers to the number of cycles per second in a sound wave and affects the pitch of a sound. Bandwidth refers to the range of frequencies in a sound wave. Pitch is the perception of how high or low a sound is, and is determined by frequency.

In the Auditory System,_____ Is the Perception of a Sound