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Which wave property determines pitch?

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The wave property that determines pitch is frequency.

Pitch is the perception of the frequency of a sound wave. When the frequency of the sound wave increases, the pitch is perceived as higher, and when the frequency decreases, the pitch is perceived as lower. Frequency refers to the number of vibrations or cycles of a sound wave that occur in one second, and it is measured in Hertz (Hz). Higher frequencies produce higher-pitched sounds, while lower frequencies produce lower-pitched sounds.