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Instruments

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Do Instruments Work in Space?

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Sound waves need to travel through air to produce a sound. As there is air on a spacecraft, musical instruments should still work. However, it might not work if you try to play outside of a shuttle or space station. On a violin or guitar, the strings would vibrate without producing a sound.

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SPACE NEWS

6 Musical Instruments You Didn’t Know Were Played in Space

http://thescienceexplorer.com/universe/6-musical-instruments-you-didn-t-know-were-played-space

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What will your space instrument look like?

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