How long the fundamental frequency and harmonic remain at their peak loudness until they start to disappear is known as ______ and is a feature of ______.

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The duration of the peak loudness of the fundamental frequency and its harmonic until they start to disappear is known as decay. This is a feature of timbre as it determines the quality of the sound and how it changes over time. Option A is incorrect as beat refers to the interference pattern between two sound waves. Option B is incorrect as consonance refers to the pleasantness of two or more notes played together. Option D is incorrect as chroma refers to the perceived similarity of sound between two notes that are octave apart.

How Long the Fundamental Frequency and Harmonic Remain at Their