"The way that a sound starts (its __________) and stops (its __________) has a major impact on its perceived timbre".

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The terms "attack" and "decay" refer to the beginning and end of a sound, respectively, and are commonly used in discussing the timbre of a sound. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A also contains suitable terms, but they are not as commonly used as "attack" and "decay". Option C and D do not contain appropriate terms.

"The Way That a Sound Starts (Its __________) and Stops