Question

The pitch of a sound produced by a flute _________ by closing holes.

Answer 1

1. The Pitch of a sound is a characteristic that differentiates between a shrill sound and a flat sound.
2. In some musical instruments like the flute, the pitch of the sound can be changed by closing the holes of the flute so as to change the length of the vibrating air column.
3. This results in an increase in frequency resulting in a change of pitch.
4. Hence, The pitch of a sound produced by a flute increases by closing holes.