Brightness refers to the intensity of light. The corresponding term when discussing sound is
A) hue.
B) loudness.
Correct. Loudness refers to the amplitude, or height, of the sound wave; it is measured in decibels.
C) pitch.
Incorrect. Pitch refers to the frequency of the sound wave, and is measured in hertz or megahertz.
D) timbre.
Answer: B
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