A sound with a frequency of 12,000 hertz would be

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A frequency of 12,000 hertz is considered high-pitched. The loudness of a sound is measured in decibels and is not determined solely by frequency. Therefore, options A and B can be eliminated. A frequency of 12,000 hertz also cannot be considered low-pitched, which eliminates option D. Option E is incorrect as it suggests that the sound is both barely audible and low-pitched, which is contradictory.

A Sound with a Frequency of 12,000 Hertz Would Be