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Which characteristic of musical sound determines the shrillness or graveness of the sound?

A

Quality

B

Loudness

C

Pitch

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
c
Pitch is the characteristic of sound that depends upon the
frequency. So it determines the shrillness or graveness of the
sound.
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