Timbre refers to the distinctive quality of a sound, which is produced by a:
A)particular combination of amplitude and intensity.
B)particular combination of different frequencies.
C)sound's decibel level.
D)high-frequency sound wave.

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Timbre is determined by the combination of different frequencies present in a sound. This is different from amplitude (the loudness of a sound) or decibel level, which only relate to the intensity of the sound wave. High-frequency waves may contribute to the overall timbre of a sound, but they alone do not produce it.

Timbre Refers to the Distinctive Quality of a Sound, Which