alleryStart learning →Opening flute finger holes chiefly changes the effective?
AMass of the metal body
BLength of the air column
CThickness of the tube wall
DWidth of the mouthpiece
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Length of the air column
Opening and closing finger holes changes the effective vibrating air-column length and hence the note.
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