The pitch of a sound corresponds to the _____ of the sound waves, while loudness is due to the _____ of the sound waves.

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The pitch of a sound is determined by the frequency of the sound waves - specifically, the number of waves that pass through a given point in a set amount of time. On the other hand, loudness is determined by the amplitude of the sound waves - specifically, the magnitude of the pressure changes created by the waves as they travel through a medium.

The Pitch of a Sound Corresponds to the _____ of the Sound