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Música - Partes de los Instrumentos Musicales

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las diferentes partes de los instrumentos musicales, como "traste", "puente" y "resonador".

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bellows
bellows
[Sustantivo]

(plural) a mechanical tool that produces a current of air to blow into a fire or produce a sound in a musical instrument

fuelles

fuelles

bow
bow
[Sustantivo]

a long and partially curved, thin rod made out of wood with horsehair strings stretched alongside it, used to play stringed instruments such as the cello and violin

arco

arco

Ex: The delicate horsehair on the bow needed regular maintenance to keep it in top condition. 

El delicado crin de caballo en el arco necesitaba mantenimiento regular para mantenerlo en óptimas condiciones.

bridge
bridge
[Sustantivo]

a small wooden piece on a musical instrument over which the strings are stretched

puente

puente

catgut
catgut
[Sustantivo]

a type of durable cord that is obtained from animal intestines used in making musical instruments

cuerda

cuerda

damper
damper
[Sustantivo]

a wooden pad that is used to silence a piano string

sordina, apagador

sordina, apagador

drumstick
drumstick
[Sustantivo]

a stick with a round head that is used to strike drums to produce sound

palillo, baqueta

palillo, baqueta

Ex: He bought a new pair of drumsticks to use with his drum set. 

Compró un nuevo par de baquetas para usar con su batería.

fret
fret
[Sustantivo]

a small metal bar on the neck of a string instrument pressed with fingers to produce a particular note

traste

traste

hammer
hammer
[Sustantivo]

a light drumstick with a rounded head used to strike percussion instruments like chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, and glockenspiels

macillo

macillo

Ex: The musician switched hammers for the kettledrum. 

El músico cambió los mazos para el timbal.

head
head
[Sustantivo]

the flat top part of a drum

parche

parche

key
key
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical part that is pressed or activated to produce sound in musical instruments

tecla

tecla

Ex: The organist's fingers danced across the keys, filling the church with music. 

Los dedos del organista bailaban sobre las teclas, llenando la iglesia de música.

keyboard
keyboard
[Sustantivo]

a set of black and white keys on a piano or any other similar instrument

teclado

teclado

mouthpiece
mouthpiece
[Sustantivo]

the opening of a wind instrument into which the player blows

boquilla

boquilla

Ex: Different mouthpieces change the tone of brass instruments. 

La boquilla cambia el tono de los instrumentos de viento.

mute
mute
[Sustantivo]

a tool that is used to soften or silence the sound produced by a musical instrument

sordina

sordina

neck
neck
[Sustantivo]

the part on a stringed musical instrument that extends from its main body, upon which the fingerboard is found

cuello, mastil

cuello, mastil

pedal
pedal
[Sustantivo]

a flat bar on a musical instrument such as a piano or an organ that is pushed by the feet to change or control the sound produced

pedal

pedal

peg
peg
[Sustantivo]

a wooden, metal or plastic screw that is turned to regulate the strings of a musical instrument

clavija

clavija

pick
pick
[Sustantivo]

a small plastic or metal piece by which a string instrument such as a guitar is played

púa de guitarra

púa de guitarra

pipe
pipe
[Sustantivo]

any one of the long, hollow tubes in musical instruments, such as organs or wind instruments, that directs air to produce sound

tubo, cañón

tubo, cañón

plectrum
plectrum
[Sustantivo]

a small flat piece of plastic, wood, etc. that is used in plucking the strings of a musical instrument such as a guitar, harpsichord, etc.

plectro

plectro

reed
reed
[Sustantivo]

a thin, stiff strip of material that vibrates to produce a tone when air passes over it

caramillo

caramillo

Ex: The saxophone reed needs to be moistened before playing. 

La lengüeta del saxofón debe humedecerse antes de tocar.

resonator
resonator
[Sustantivo]

the hollow part inside a musical instrument or a piece of equipment that resonates a single sound or wave length

resonador

resonador

soft pedal
soft pedal
[Sustantivo]

a pedal on a piano that is pressed in order to produce a softer tone

pedal suave, pedal celeste

pedal suave, pedal celeste

stop
stop
[Sustantivo]

the handle of a pipe organ that is pulled or pushed in order to let pressurized air through the pipes, controlling the sound produced

registro, tirador

registro, tirador

string
string
[Sustantivo]

a cord of stretched wire, nylon, etc. on a musical instrument that is plucked to produce sound

cuerda

cuerda

Ex: The harpist plucked the strings of her instrument, creating a soothing melody. 

La arpista pulsó las cuerdas de su instrumento, creando una melodía relajante.

tuning peg
tuning peg
[Sustantivo]

a wooden, metal or plastic screw that is turned to regulate the strings of a musical instrument

clavija

clavija

valve
valve
[Sustantivo]

a device for extending the length of the tube in a brass instrument that allows the performer to reach various notes

pistón

pistón

fingerboard
fingerboard
[Sustantivo]

a narrow flat part on the neck of a string instrument where the fingers press the strings to play various notes

diapasón

diapasón

Ex: The fingerboard on her ukulele was adorned with intricate inlays. 

El diapasón de su ukulele estaba adornado con incrustaciones intrincadas.

slide
slide
[Sustantivo]

the part of a musical instrument that slides backward or forward to change the sound quality

vara, slide

vara, slide

Ex: He struggled to coordinate his breathing with the movement of the slide during his first lesson. 

Le costó coordinar su respiración con el movimiento del deslizador durante su primera lección.

soundbox
soundbox
[Sustantivo]

the hollow part of a string instrument such as a guitar or violin that produces a resonance

caja de resonancia

caja de resonancia

headstock
headstock
[Sustantivo]

the portion at the end of the neck of a stringed musical instrument that holds the tuning pegs or machine heads

clavijero, cabeza

clavijero, cabeza

capstan
capstan
[Sustantivo]

a rotating spindle used to apply tension, often used in musical instruments and other mechanical devices

cabrestante, molinete

cabrestante, molinete

upper bout
upper bout
[Sustantivo]

the curved upper section of the body of a stringed musical instrument, such as a violin, viola, or cello, that sits above the instrument's waist and is located between the neck and the upper part of the f-holes

bout superior, parte superior curva

bout superior, parte superior curva

lower bout
lower bout
[Sustantivo]

the lower curved section of the body of a musical instrument, typically a stringed instrument such as a guitar or violin

parte inferior curva, bout inferior

parte inferior curva, bout inferior

sound hole
sound hole
[Sustantivo]

an opening in a stringed instrument's body that enhances its sound

boca, rosetón

boca, rosetón

Ex: The violin's sound hole, meticulously crafted by the master craftsman, contributed to its exquisite timbre and projection. 

El agujero de sonido del violín, meticulosamente elaborado por el maestro artesano, contribuyó a su exquisito timbre y proyección.

pickguard
pickguard
[Sustantivo]

a protective plate attached to a stringed instrument to prevent scratches or damage from picking or strumming

protector de golpe, guardapúas

protector de golpe, guardapúas

saddle
saddle
[Sustantivo]

a component of a stringed instrument that supports the strings and helps transmit their vibrations to the instrument's body

puente, selleta

puente, selleta

soundboard
soundboard
[Sustantivo]

the wooden surface on a stringed instrument that amplifies the vibrations of the strings to produce sound

tapa armónica, tabla de resonancia

tapa armónica, tabla de resonancia

Ex: With each stroke of the bow, the violin's strings vibrated against the soundboard, producing a melodic sound. 

Con cada movimiento del arco, las cuerdas del violín vibraban contra la tapa armónica, produciendo un sonido melódico.

waist
waist
[Sustantivo]

the curved middle part of the instrument that forms an hourglass shape, enabling a comfortable grip and playability

cintura, estrechamiento

cintura, estrechamiento

body
body
[Sustantivo]

the main structure of a stringed instrument that houses the sound-producing components and provides support

cuerpo, caja

cuerpo, caja

Ex: The cello's deep, sonorous sound was amplified by the resonance of its wooden body. 

El sonido profundo y sonoro del violonchelo se amplificaba por la resonancia de su cuerpo de madera.

pickup
pickup
[Sustantivo]

a transducer device used to capture the vibrations of a musical instrument's strings and convert them into an electrical signal

pastilla, captador

pastilla, captador

Ex: The quality of the pickups can greatly affect the sound of an electric guitar. 

La calidad de las pastillas puede afectar en gran medida el sonido de una guitarra eléctrica.

guitar output jack
guitar output jack
[Sustantivo]

a component on a guitar that allows for the connection of a cable to an amplifier or other audio equipment for amplification or recording purposes

conector de salida de guitarra, jack de salida de guitarra

conector de salida de guitarra, jack de salida de guitarra

tone knob
tone knob
[Sustantivo]

a control on an electric guitar or other electronic instrument that allows the player to adjust the tonal characteristics of the instrument's sound, typically by boosting or cutting certain frequencies

perilla de tono, mando de tono

perilla de tono, mando de tono

potentiometer
potentiometer
[Sustantivo]

a variable resistor that can be used to control the amount of current flowing through a circuit by adjusting the resistance of the potentiometer

potenciómetro, reóstato

potenciómetro, reóstato

nut
nut
[Sustantivo]

the small piece on a guitar's headstock that supports the strings and keeps proper spacing and height over the fretboard

cejuela, selleta

cejuela, selleta

Ex: The technician filed the nut to adjust string height. 

El técnico limó la tuerca para ajustar la altura de las cuerdas.

bass bar
bass bar
[Sustantivo]

a structural component inside the body of a string instrument, such as a violin or cello, that helps support the pressure exerted by the strings on the top (soundboard) of the instrument

barra de graves, barra armónica

barra de graves, barra armónica

peg box
peg box
[Sustantivo]

the part of a string instrument where the tuning pegs are located

caja de clavijas, clavijero

caja de clavijas, clavijero

tailpiece
tailpiece
[Sustantivo]

a tailpiece is a component on stringed musical instruments, such as violins, cellos, and guitars, that anchors the strings at the bottom end of the instrument and provides a point of attachment for the strings to the instrument's body

cordal, pieza de cola

cordal, pieza de cola

scroll
scroll
[Sustantivo]

the decorative, often curved, end of the peg box on certain string instruments, such as violins and cellos

voluta, enrollamiento

voluta, enrollamiento

piano action
piano action
[Sustantivo]

the mechanical assembly inside a piano that translates the depression of keys into the striking of strings, controlling the hammer's movement and allowing for dynamics and expression in playing

mecanismo del piano, acción del piano

mecanismo del piano, acción del piano

Ex: A well-maintained piano action contributes to the instrument's overall playability and tonal quality. 

Un mecanismo de piano bien mantenido contribuye a la capacidad de ejecución general y a la calidad tonal del instrumento.

fallboard
fallboard
[Sustantivo]

the hinged covering that can be raised to access the keyboard of a piano or lowered to protect it when not in use

tapa del teclado, cubierta del teclado

tapa del teclado, cubierta del teclado

Ex: To protect the piano from dust, the fallboard was closed when not in use. 

Para proteger el piano del polvo, el teclado se cerraba cuando no estaba en uso.

lid
lid
[Sustantivo]

a removable or hinged cover that protects the soundboard of a piano or similar instrument

tapa, cubierta

tapa, cubierta

Ex: The grand piano lid was raised for the concert. 

La tapa del piano de cola se levantó para el concierto.

tuner
tuner
[Sustantivo]

a device used to adjust or calibrate musical instruments to ensure accurate pitch and intonation

afinador, tuner

afinador, tuner

Ex: He adjusted the settings on the tuner to calibrate the piano to concert pitch. 

Ajustó la configuración en el afinador para calibrar el piano al tono de concierto.

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