The frequency of a sound wave is related to the perceived _______________ of a sound.
A)pitch
B)loudness
C)spectrum
D)timbre

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The frequency of a sound wave directly corresponds to the pitch of a sound, which is how high or low we perceive it to be. Loudness, or the perceived volume of a sound, is related to the amplitude (or intensity) of a sound wave. Spectrum and timbre are related to the complexity of a sound wave and the unique combination of frequencies that make up a sound, respectively.

The Frequency of a Sound Wave Is Related to the Perceived