Differentiate between loudness and pitch.

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Difference between loudness and pitch:
Loudness
Pitch
1. Loudness is the degree of sensation produced in the ear by the sound. 1. Pitch determines the shrillness of the sound.
2. Loudness is used to differentiate between faint and loud sound. 2. Pitch is used to differentiate between flat and shrill sound.
3. Loudness depends on amplitude of the vibration. 3. Pitch is independent of the amplitude.
4. Loudness is independent of frequency. 4. Pitch depends on frequency.

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Loudness	Pitch
1. Loudness is the degree of sensation produced in the ear by the sound.	1. Pitch determines the shrillness of the sound.
2. Loudness is used to differentiate between faint and loud sound.	2. Pitch is used to differentiate between flat and shrill sound.
3. Loudness depends on amplitude of the vibration.	3. Pitch is independent of the amplitude.
4. Loudness is independent of frequency.	4. Pitch depends on frequency.