Question

If we tighten the strings of a guitar, the pitch of the guitar will be _______.

• A.
  cannot be determined
• B.
  the same
• C.
  higher
• D.
  lower

Answer 1

The correct option is C

higher
When we tighten the strings of a guitar, its frequency increases. The pitch of a sound depends on the frequency of a sound. If the frequency increases, the pitch of the sound also increases. So, when we tighten the strings of a guitar, its pitch becomes higher.