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Which of the following determines the quality (timbre) of a sound?
AAmplitude
BFrequency
COvertones/Waveform
DIntensity
✓ Correct Answer: C — Overtones/Waveform
The quality or timbre of a sound depends on the presence of overtones and the specific shape of the sound wave produced by different sources.
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