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Pitch and Frequency. Low pitched sounds have a wave form where the peaks and troughs are widely spaced then displayed on an oscilloscope. High pitched sounds have a wave form where the peaks and troughs are close together. Another name for pitch is frequency. Frequency is measure in Hertz (Hz). This is the range of frequencies a human ear can hear. Pitch - Frequency - Example High - 20000Hz - Upper limit of hearing - 10000Hz - Whistle Medium - 1000Hz - High note - 100Hz - Low note Low - 20Hz - Bass drum

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