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What is the difference between a tone and a note?

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To understand the difference between a tone and a note, we can break it down into the following steps: ### Step 1: Define a Tone A tone is defined as a sound that has only a single frequency. This means that when you produce a tone, it is a pure sound that does not contain any other frequencies. An example of a tone is the sound produced by a tuning fork or a sine wave generator. ### Step 2: Define a Note A note, on the other hand, is a sound that consists of multiple frequencies. When you play a musical instrument, such as a piano or a guitar, the sound produced is a note because it contains a fundamental frequency along with various harmonics or overtones. These additional frequencies contribute to the richness and complexity of the sound. ...
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