A tuba has a low pitch.As a result, it has a ______.
A)low central harmonic
B)high central harmonic
C)low fundamental frequency
D)high fundamental frequency

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The pitch of a musical instrument is determined by its fundamental frequency, which is the frequency of the lowest and loudest sound produced by the instrument. Since a tuba has a low pitch, it has a low fundamental frequency. Therefore, the correct choice is C, low fundamental frequency. Choices A and B refer to the concept of harmonics, which are the overtones or higher frequency components that contribute to the timbre of the sound. While a low-pitched instrument like a tuba will have lower harmonics, it's not the best choice for this question. Choice D, high fundamental frequency, is incorrect because a tuba has a low pitch, as stated in the question.

A Tuba Has a Low Pitch