Practice - String Instruments
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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is a string instrument?
💡 Hint: Think of instruments like the guitar and violin.
How does tension affect the sound produced by a string?
💡 Hint: Remember the phrase 'tight string, high pitch.'
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What determines the pitch of a string instrument?
💡 Hint: Remember that shorter strings mean higher pitches.
String instruments produce sound by:
💡 Hint: Think about how you play a violin or guitar.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
If a guitar string is shortened by one third, compared to its original length, what will happen to its pitch?
💡 Hint: Consider how often the string vibrates.
Two string instruments are played: a cello with long, loose strings and a violin with short, tight strings. Compare their sounds in terms of pitch.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of each string.
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