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Música - Partes de instrumentos musicales

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las diferentes partes de los instrumentos musicales como "fret", "bridge" y "resonator".

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Words Related to Music
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
[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 cellist replaced the old horsehair on bow to improve the quality of his performance .
bridge
[Sustantivo]

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

puente

puente

catgut
[Sustantivo]

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

cuerda

cuerda

damper
[Sustantivo]

a wooden pad that is used to silence a piano string

sordina, apagador

sordina, apagador

drumstick
[Sustantivo]

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

palillo, baqueta

palillo, baqueta

Ex: Drummers often personalize drumsticks with their names or logos .
fret
[Sustantivo]

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

traste

traste

hammer
[Sustantivo]

a drum beater with a rounded head that is used in playing bass drums, snare drums, etc.

macillo

macillo

head
[Sustantivo]

the flat top part of a drum

parche

parche

key
[Sustantivo]

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

tecla

tecla

Ex: The composer wrote the piece to feature the distinctive sounds of the keys on the piano .
keyboard
[Sustantivo]

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

teclado

teclado

mouthpiece
[Sustantivo]

the part of a musical instrument into which the performer blows air

boquilla

boquilla

mute
[Sustantivo]

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

sordina

sordina

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
[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
[Sustantivo]

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

clavija

clavija

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
[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
[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
[Sustantivo]

a thin strip of metal or cane, sometimes paired, which resonates when air is blown toward it and produces a sound in a musical instrument

caramillo

caramillo

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
[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
[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, filtro

registro, filtro

string
[Sustantivo]

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

cuerda

cuerda

Ex: He replaced the worn-out strings on his electric guitar to improve its sound quality for the concert.
tuning peg
[Sustantivo]

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

clavija

clavija

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
[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: She adjusted her fingers on the violinfingerboard to play the correct notes .
slide
[Sustantivo]

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

vara, slide

vara, slide

Ex: A slide can significantly affect the sound quality of the instrument .
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
[Sustantivo]

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

mástil, mecánica

mástil, mecánica

capstan
[Sustantivo]

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

máquina de enrollar, cabrestante

máquina de enrollar, cabrestante

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

parte superior del cuerpo, contorno superior

parte superior del cuerpo, contorno superior

lower bout
[Sustantivo]

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

cuerpo inferior, parte inferior

cuerpo inferior, parte inferior

sound hole
[Sustantivo]

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

orificio de sonido, agujero de sonido

orificio de sonido, agujero de sonido

Ex: Placing a microphone near sound hole of the acoustic guitar captured the instrument 's natural warmth and depth .
pickguard
[Sustantivo]

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

guardapúas, protector de golpe

guardapúas, protector de golpe

saddle
[Sustantivo]

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

puente, silla

puente, silla

soundboard
[Sustantivo]

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

tapa, tapa armónica

tapa, tapa armónica

Ex: The harpist plucked the strings , their vibrations resonating through soundboard and filling the concert hall with music .
waist
[Sustantivo]

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

cintura, gordura

cintura, gordura

body
[Sustantivo]

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

cuerpo, caja

cuerpo, caja

Ex: The shape and size of body greatly influence the tone and projection of the instrument .
pickup
[Sustantivo]

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

pastilla, micrófono

pastilla, micrófono

Ex: The guitarist adjusted the height of pickups to achieve the desired tone .
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

jack de guitarra, salida de guitarra

jack de guitarra, salida de guitarra

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, control de tono

perilla de tono, control de tono

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, resistor variable

potenciómetro, resistor variable

nut
[Sustantivo]

a small piece on the headstock of a guitar that supports the strings and maintains proper spacing and height between the strings and the fretboard

cejuela, nut

cejuela, nut

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 bajo, barra de refuerzo

barra de bajo, barra de refuerzo

peg box
[Sustantivo]

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

cajón de clavijas, caja de clavijas

cajón de clavijas, caja de clavijas

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

caja de resonancia, piezas de cola

caja de resonancia, piezas de cola

scroll
[Sustantivo]

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

casquillo, rollo

casquillo, rollo

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: piano action underwent meticulous adjustment to achieve the desired touch and response , resulting in an instrument that facilitated expressive playing .
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 piano, cubierta del teclado

tapa del piano, cubierta del teclado

Ex: The piano tuner carefully polished fallboard, ensuring it complemented the piano 's overall appearance .
lid
[Sustantivo]

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

tapa, cubierta

tapa, cubierta

case
[Sustantivo]

the housing or outer shell of a musical instrument, such as a guitar, piano, or keyboard

funda, estuche

funda, estuche

tuner
[Sustantivo]

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

afinador, sintonizador

afinador, sintonizador

Ex: Before recording in the studio , the vocalist used tuner to ensure her singing was in key .
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