Question

Before playing the orchestra in a musical concert, a sitarist tries to adjust the tension and pluck the string suitably. By doing so, he is adjusting

• A. the intensity of sound only
• B. the amplitude of sound only
• C. frequency of the sitar string with the frequency of other musical instruments
• D. loudness of sounds

Answer 1

The correct option is C

frequency of the sitar string with the frequency of other musical instruments

Explanation :

1. The sitarist is adjusting the frequency of the sitar string with the frequency of other musical instruments.
2. Equalization is the process of adjusting the balance between frequency components within an electronic signal in order to match it with the frequency of the other instruments.
3. Because if it is not done so, the sound will be unpleasant to listen.

So, the correct option is an option (C).