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Perceived Pitch

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Perceived pitch refers to the subjective experience of the highness or lowness of a sound, which is determined by the frequency of sound waves.

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