Question

select the word that means tight. to play the violin, you must develop many skills. one of the most basic is surprisingly difficult: staying relaxed. if a violinists hands are too tense, the music wont sound smooth.

Explanation:

The word "tense" is a synonym for "tight". In the context of playing the violin, it is mentioned that if a violinist's hands are too tense (tight), the music won't sound smooth.

Answer:

tense