What characteristic makes a particular sound different from another, even when they are having same loudness and pitch?

Frequency

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Timbre

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Wavelength

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Velocity

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Solution

The correct option is B Timbre
Timbre, also known as tone quality, is a characteristic of sound that distinguishes different sounds produced by different sources. It helps us to distinguish one sound from another having same loudness and pitch.

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