University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Sound and Hearing - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 537: Q16.9

Answer

Pitch is "highness" of the sound while loudness is related to "intensity or amplitude" of sound.

Work Step by Step

The pitch of a sound wave tells us how high( shrill) or low (bass) is a sound. The loudness of a sound wave on the other hand refers to its intensity or amplitude. For example, a flute and a trumpet can play the same note, but the pitch of the trumpet can be higher than flute since it is more shrill or high note.
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