Multiple choice

The difference in which of the following differentiates the sound from a guitar and a violin?

  1. Intensity or loudness

  2. Frequency or pitch

  3. Quality or timbre

  4. Method of playing
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Explanation

Quality or timbre refers to the characteristic sound of a musical instrument that allows listeners to distinguish between different instruments, such as a guitar and a violin, even when they play the same note at the same loudness. It depends on the unique harmonic overtones produced by each instrument.

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