Question

What will be the pitch of the guitar when we tighten its strings ?

Answer 1

The frequency of sound emitted by a stretched string depends upon the tension on the string. Greater tension means greater frequency, which means greater pitch. When we tighten the string of an instrument we are increasing the tension on the string. Hence pitch increases.

Answer 2

Answer:

The frequency of sound emitted by a stretched string depends upon the tension on the string. Greater tension means greater frequency, which means greater pitch. When we tighten the string of an instrument we are increasing the tension on the string. ... Hence pitch increases.