Which characteristic of sound allows us to distinguish between two notes of the same pitch and loudness played on different musical instruments?

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A Intensity
B Quality (Timbre)
C Frequency
D Velocity

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Answer: B. Quality (Timbre)

B) Quality (timbre) is correct because the unique wave shape and overtones produced by an instrument give it a distinctive sound.

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Which characteristic of sound allows us to distinguish between two notes of the same pitch and loudness played on different musical instruments?

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