What is the resonator of a trumpet?

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The resonator of a trumpet refers to the part that vibrates at its resonant frequency, primarily influencing the instrument's sound. There is a debate regarding whether the resonator is the air inside the tube or the tubes themselves. It is generally accepted that the air within the instrument plays a significant role in sound production. Wind instruments, including trumpets, rely heavily on the air column for resonance. Understanding this concept is essential for grasping how trumpets and similar instruments produce sound.
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what is the resonator of the trumpet?
A resonator is the part that vibrates at the resonant frequency.


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my friend said it was the air inside the tube, but I thought it was the tubes.

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I would imagine you could look this up somewhere... (for wind instruments in general, I've heard that it's the air that is most responsible for the sound, but I couldn't cite you a source off the top of my head)
 

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