Brightness refers to the intensity of light. The corresponding term when discussing sound is __________

A) hue
B) loudness
C) pitch
D) timbre


Answer: B
Rationale: The amplitude of a sound wave determines its loudness; high amplitude sound waves are louder than low amplitude waves.

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