Increase in the frequency of sound in a glass of water?

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The discussion centers on the phenomenon of increased sound frequency when a spoon strikes the bottom of a glass of water. Participants question the measurement and control of the hitting to ensure consistency in sound frequency observations. It is noted that the frequency increase is relative to previous beats, but without controlled measurements, conclusions remain qualitative. Additionally, factors such as stirring can alter the sound by changing the composition of the liquid and its interaction with the glass. The conversation highlights the complexity of sound production in liquids and the need for empirical data to support claims.
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Suppose you have a glass of water, and you beat a spoon on the bottom layer of glass through the mouth of glass, repeated beatings in a regular fashion will cause in increased frequency of sound produced due to the spoon beating?What causes such increase in frequency?
 
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Increased relative to what? The individual beats should all be very similar.
 
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SherLOCKed said:
What causes such increase in frequency?
Did you measure that? How was the hitting controlled to be constant?
 
mfb said:
Increased relative to what? The individual beats should all be very similar.
The frequency increased relative to the frequency of previous beat.
 
A.T. said:
Did you measure that? How was the hitting controlled to be constant?
This was not done in controlled environment, this is something i have experienced and hence the result has been described qualitatively and not quantized.
 
Without some measurement (record it?) I don't see how this thread could lead to useful answers.
 
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The OP could be referring to at least two different effects...

In Tea and Coffee the note can sometimes change because stirring causes the amount of Tea, Coffee or sugar dissolved in the water to increase. And possibly reduce the amount of dissolved gasses

Stirring can also cause the fluid level to rise up at the edges so more of the fluid is in contact with the glass.
 
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