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Name the parts that vibrates to produce sound in the following

  • Drums
  • Sitar
  • Flute

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Sound production in musical instruments involves specific parts that vibrate to create sound. Here’s a breakdown for each of the instruments you mentioned:

Drums

In drums, the primary part that vibrates is the drumhead. When struck, the drumhead vibrates, producing sound waves that resonate within the drum body.

Sitar

The sitar produces sound mainly through the strings. When plucked, these strings vibrate, and the sound is amplified by the hollow body of the instrument. Additionally, the sympathetic strings also contribute to the overall sound.

Flute

In a flute, sound is generated by the air column inside the instrument. When a player blows air across the embouchure hole, it creates vibrations in the air column, producing sound.

  • Drums: Drumhead
  • Sitar: Strings
  • Flute: Air column