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What properties of a sound wave determine volume, pitch, and timbre?

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Sound waves are changes in pressure generated by vibrating molecules. The physical characteristics of sound waves influence the three psychological features of sound: loudness, pitch, and timbre. Loudness depends on the amplitude,or height, of sound waves. The greater the amplitude, the louder the sound perceived.
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Amplitude is the biggest answer Because it dictates how loud or soft the sound is for the volume. For pitch it is gonna he loudness and time that are the properties because that addresses the frequency. For timbre it is the wave form, the bigger the wave the bigger the overtones, or harmonics are present.
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