Table 2. The aerosol particle concentration and volumetric flow rate at the outlets of different musical instruments.
| Instrument | Concentration |
Volumetric flow rate |
Bell radius |
| (particles/liter) | (liter/min) | (m) | |
| Tuba | 18 | 101 | 0.25 |
| Bassoon | 40 | 42 | 0.02 |
| Flute | 45 | 11 | 0.01 |
| Flautist | 45 | 26 | 0.005 |
| French horn | 90 | 36 | 0.15 |
| Clarinet | 200 | 20 | 0.03 |
| Trombone | 300 | 47 | 0.11 |
| Oboe | 400 | 9 | 0.025 |
| Trumpet | 2500 | 28 | 0.06 |