Musique - Pièces d'instruments de Musique

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

soufflerie

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

archet

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

chevalet

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

catgut

a wooden pad that is used to silence a piano string

étouffoir

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

baguette

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

frette

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

maillet

the flat top part of a drum

peau de tambour

any wooden or metal part of a piano or similar instruments that make a sound when pressed

touche

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

clavier

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

embouchure, bec

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

sourdine

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

manche

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

pédale

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

cheville

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

pincer, mediator

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

tuyau (d'orgue)

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.

médiator

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

anche

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

résonateur

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

pédale douce

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

tirant, registry

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

corde

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

cheville

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

piston

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

touche

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

coulisse

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

caisse de résonance

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

mécanisme de tête, tête de guitare

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

barre, drum

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

partie supérieure, courbe supérieure

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

partie inférieure, contrefort inférieur

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

orifice sonore, trou de résonance

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

protection de caisse, plaque de protection

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

selle, selle de guitare

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

table d'harmonie, table de résonance

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

gorge, taille

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

corps, caisse

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

microphone, capteur

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

prise de guitare, jack de guitare

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

potentiomètre de tonalité, bouton de tonalité

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

potentiomètre, résistance variable

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

cordier, sillet

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

barre de basse, barre de renfort

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

boîte à chevilles, boîte de réglage

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

éclisse, queue

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

rouleau, scroll

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

mécanisme du piano, action du piano

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

décapotable, couvercle de clavier

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

couvercle, capot

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

étui, boîtier

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

accordeur, tuner