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JAMB Physics 2009 Question 29

Question 29

Sound

Musical instruments playing the same note can be distinguished from one another owing to the differences in their

  1. A.quality.
  2. B.pitch.
  3. C.intensity.
  4. D.loudness.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (quality.)

Explanation

The same note has the same pitch, but each instrument adds different overtones, giving it a different quality (timbre).