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What is a string instrument?
Think of instruments like the guitar and violin.
How does tension affect the sound produced by a string?
Remember the phrase 'tight string, high pitch.'
What determines the pitch of a string instrument?
Remember that shorter strings mean higher pitches.
String instruments produce sound by:
Think about how you play a violin or guitar.
If a guitar string is shortened by one third, compared to its original length, what will happen to its pitch?
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.
Think about the characteristics of each string.
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