The pitch of a sound wave depends upon which one of its following characteristics ?
Speed
Loudness
Amplitude
Frequency
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2022
The pitch of a sound wave is determined by its frequency. Higher frequency corresponds to a higher pitch, and lower frequency corresponds to a lower pitch.
– Pitch is the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone.
– Frequency is the number of vibrations per unit of time.