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Shrillness is a factor upon which a frequency is determined. It is a type of frequency along with pitch.
For the Japanese band, see Loudness (band). Loudness is the characteristic of a sound that is primarily a psycho-physiological correlate of physical strength (amplitude). More formally, it is defined as that attribute of auditory sensation in terms of which sounds can be ordered on a scale extending from quiet to loud.