If a Key Is Pressed on a Piano,the Frequency of the Resulting

question 25

Multiple Choice

If a key is pressed on a piano,the frequency of the resulting sound will determine the _____,and the amplitude will determine the _____ of the perceived musical note.

• A) timbre; intensity
• B) intensity; timbre
• C) loudness; pitch
• D) pitch; loudness

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Definitions:

Specificity Theory

A theory that proposes different sensory receptors are responsible for perceiving different types of stimuli, leading to specific sensations.

Sugar

A sweet-flavored substance derived from various plants, primarily sugar cane and sugar beet, used as a sweetener in foods and drinks.

Vinegar

A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol with acetic acid bacteria, used as a condiment and for preservation.

Kinesthetic Receptors

Kinesthetic receptors are sensory receptors located in muscles, tendons, and joints, providing information about body position and movement.