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What is the difference between loudness and pitch?

Loudness: 1) It is the measure of pressure on ears or response of sound to the ear.


2) It depends on the amplitude.


3) It is measured in terms of decibels.


Pitch: 1) It is the quality of sound which is decided by rate of frequencies or vibrations.


2) It depends on frequency.


3) It is measured in terms of Hertz.


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