The distinctive combination of overtones with the fundamental frequency is called
A) pitch.
B) loudness.
C) sound.
D) timbre.
E) intensity.

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Timbre is the quality of a musical note, sound, or tone that distinguishes different types of sound production, such as voices and musical instruments, even when they have the same pitch and loudness. It is determined by the complex combination of overtones with the fundamental frequency.

The Distinctive Combination of Overtones with the Fundamental Frequency Is