Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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.
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.
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.