The lowest frequency component of a complex sound that typically determines perceived pitch, crucial for understanding speech perception, music cognition, and auditory processing.
Example: The fundamental frequency of a person's voice determining whether they sound high-pitched or low-pitched, while overtones contribute to voice quality and recognition.
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