The frequency
Example: The frequency of the sound wave determines its pitch.
Definition
"The frequency" in music refers to the number of sound wave vibrations that occur per second, determining the pitch of a sound. Higher frequency corresponds to a higher pitch, while lower frequency results in a lower pitch, influencing how we perceive musical notes.
Etymology
The term "the frequency" derives from the Latin word 'frequentia,' meaning 'a crowding or multitude.' In the context of sound, it was adopted to describe how often waves repeat per second, linking back to its original sense of repetition and occurrence.
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"The frequency" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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