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Frequency and Amplitude in Sound

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Sound frequency is the number of wave cycles per second and determines perceived pitch; amplitude determines perceived loudness.

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A tuning fork struck harder is louder at the same pitch, because amplitude changed and frequency did not.

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Pitch and loudness are perceptions. Frequency and amplitude are the physical properties behind them.