Open-Closed tube
Definition
An open-closed tube is a type of musical instrument or resonator that has one end open and one end closed, affecting how sound waves travel through it.
Analogy
Picture blowing across the top of an empty bottle with your lips slightly covering the opening. The air you blow causes vibrations inside the bottle, producing different pitches depending on how much you cover the opening.
Related terms
Closed-Closed tube: A closed-closed tube is a musical instrument or resonator that has both ends closed, causing sound waves to reflect off the closed ends.
Open-Open tube: An open-open tube is a musical instrument or resonator that has both ends open, allowing sound waves to travel through it.
Harmonics: Harmonics are multiples of the fundamental frequency produced by vibrating objects. In tubes, harmonics determine different pitches created by altering length or shape.
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