How do the frequency and amplitudes affect a musical sound?

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(N/A) The $frequency$ of a musical sound determines its $pitch$. $A$ higher frequency results in a $sharper$ and $shriller$ sound.
The $amplitude$ of a musical sound determines its $loudness$ or $intensity$. $A$ larger amplitude results in a $louder$ or $more$ $intense$ sound.

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