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-open tube is a type of musical instrument or resonator that has both ends open, allowing sound waves to 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-closed tube is a musical instrument or resonator that has one end open and one end closed, resulting in unique sound characteristics.
Resonance: Resonance occurs when an object vibrates at its natural frequency due to the influence of an external force. In the case of tubes, resonance determines the pitch produced.