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Are ‘pitch’ and ‘frequency’ of a musical note same? If not explain.

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Are ‘pitch’ and ‘frequency’ of a musical note same? If not explain.

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No. Frequency is the number of vibrations produced per second and has a definite, measurable value. Pitch is the sensation of how high or low a note sounds to a listener. Pitch depends on frequency, but the two terms are not the same.

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Chapter 6: Sound - EXERCISE-3 [Page 137]

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