Question

What would a drummer do to make the sound of a drum give a note of lower pitch?
a. hit the drum skin with a larger force b. hit the drum skin with a smaller force
c. hit the drum skin nearer the edge d. loosen the drum skin

Answer 1

What would a drummer do to make the sound of a drum give a note of lower pitch?
a. hit the drum skin with a larger force b. hit the drum skin with a smaller force
c. hit the drum skin nearer the edge d. loosen the drum skin

Answer 2

d

Answer 3

thatmathguy is right...
d. loosen the drum skin


The frequency of a sound wave is what your ear understands as pitch. A higher frequency sound has a higher pitch, and a lower frequency sound has a lower pitch.

By loosening the drum skin, you bring down its frequency thus lowering the pitch.

Answer 4

D