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2(i)
Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:
Quality of sound depends on its ............... [amplitude / waveform].
Topic: Quality or timbre
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Answer
Exam answer
waveform
Explanation
Quality or timbre is determined by the waveform and overtones.
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