Why do musical instruments sound different when playing the same note?

A. The frequency of the fundamental is different on different instruments
B. The speed of sound is different in the two instruments
C. Different musical instruments have different combinations of higher harmonics


C. Different musical instruments have different combinations of higher harmonics

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