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Musica - Parti degli Strumenti Musicali

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bellows
bellows
[sostantivo]

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

soffietto

soffietto

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bow
bow
[sostantivo]

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 his bow to improve the quality of his performance. 

Il violoncellista ha sostituito il vecchio crine di cavallo sul suo arco per migliorare la qualità della sua performance.

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bridge
bridge
[sostantivo]

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

ponte

ponte

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catgut
catgut
[sostantivo]

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

catgut

catgut

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damper
damper
[sostantivo]

a wooden pad that is used to silence a piano string

serranda

serranda

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drumstick
drumstick
[sostantivo]

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

bacchetta di tamburo

bacchetta di tamburo

Ex: Drummers often personalize their drumsticks with their names or logos. 

I batteristi spesso personalizzano le loro bacchette con i loro nomi o loghi.

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fret
fret
[sostantivo]

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

tasto

tasto

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hammer
hammer
[sostantivo]

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

martello

martello

Ex: Hammers for chimes must be light and precise. 

I martelli per i carillon devono essere leggeri e precisi.

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head
head
[sostantivo]

the flat top part of a drum

patch

patch

Ex: Tension on the head affects the pitch of the drum. 
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key
key
[sostantivo]

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

chiave

chiave

Ex: The composer wrote the piece to feature the distinctive sounds of the lower keys on the piano. 

Il compositore ha scritto il pezzo per mettere in risalto i suoni distintivi dei tasti bassi del pianoforte.

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keyboard
keyboard
[sostantivo]

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

tastiera

tastiera

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mouthpiece
mouthpiece
[sostantivo]

the opening of a wind instrument into which the player blows

bocchino

bocchino

Ex: The saxophone's mouthpiece was made of hard rubber. 

Il bocchino del sassofono era fatto di gomma dura.

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mute
mute
[sostantivo]

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

sordina

sordina

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neck
neck
[sostantivo]

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

Collo

Collo

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pedal
pedal
[sostantivo]

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

pedale

pedale

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peg
peg
[sostantivo]

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

piolo

piolo

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pick
pick
[sostantivo]

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

plettro per chitarra

plettro per chitarra

Ex: Different picks can produce slightly different tones. 
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pipe
pipe
[sostantivo]

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

tubo

tubo

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plectrum
plectrum
[sostantivo]

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.

plettro

plettro

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reed
reed
[sostantivo]

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

caramillo

caramillo

Ex: He replaced the reed on his bassoon before the recital. 

Ha sostituito l'ancia del suo fagotto prima del recital.

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resonator
resonator
[sostantivo]

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

risonatore

risonatore

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soft pedal
soft pedal
[sostantivo]

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

pedale morbido

pedale morbido

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stop
stop
[sostantivo]

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, tirante

registro, tirante

Ex: He pushed the stop back in before beginning the next piece. 
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string
string
[sostantivo]

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

corda

corda

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

Ha sostituito le corde consumate della sua chitarra elettrica per migliorare la qualità del suono per il concerto.

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tuning peg
tuning peg
[sostantivo]

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

spina di sintonia

spina di sintonia

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valve
valve
[sostantivo]

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

pistone

pistone

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fingerboard
fingerboard
[sostantivo]

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

tastiera

tastiera

Ex: She adjusted her fingers on the violin's fingerboard to play the correct notes. 

Ha aggiustato le dita sul tastiera del violino per suonare le note corrette.

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slide
slide
[sostantivo]

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

asta

asta

Ex: A damaged slide can significantly affect the sound quality of the instrument. 

Uno slide danneggiato può influire significativamente sulla qualità del suono dello strumento.

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soundbox
soundbox
[sostantivo]

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

cassa di risonanza

cassa di risonanza

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headstock
headstock
[sostantivo]

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

paletta, testa

paletta, testa

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capstan
capstan
[sostantivo]

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

argano, verricello

argano, verricello

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upper bout
upper bout
[sostantivo]

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 superiore, parte superiore curva

bout superiore, parte superiore curva

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lower bout
lower bout
[sostantivo]

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

parte inferiore curva, bout inferiore

parte inferiore curva, bout inferiore

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sound hole
sound hole
[sostantivo]

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

buca di risonanza, rosa

buca di risonanza, rosa

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

Posizionare un microfono vicino al foro di risonanza della chitarra acustica ha catturato il calore e la profondità naturali dello strumento.

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pickguard
pickguard
[sostantivo]

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

piastra di protezione, battipenna

piastra di protezione, battipenna

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saddle
saddle
[sostantivo]

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

ponticello, capotasto

ponticello, capotasto

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soundboard
soundboard
[sostantivo]

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

tavola armonica, piano di risonanza

tavola armonica, piano di risonanza

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

L'arpista pizzicò le corde, le loro vibrazioni risuonavano attraverso la tavola armonica e riempivano la sala da concerto di musica.

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waist
waist
[sostantivo]

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

vita, restringimento

vita, restringimento

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body
body
[sostantivo]

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

corpo, cassa

corpo, cassa

Ex: The shape and size of the body greatly influence the tone and projection of the instrument. 

La forma e le dimensioni del corpo influenzano notevolmente il tono e la proiezione dello strumento.

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pickup
pickup
[sostantivo]

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

pickup, trasduttore

pickup, trasduttore

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

Il chitarrista ha regolato l'altezza dei pickup per ottenere il tono desiderato.

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guitar output jack
guitar output jack
[sostantivo]

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

presa di uscita della chitarra, jack di uscita della chitarra

presa di uscita della chitarra, jack di uscita della chitarra

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tone knob
tone knob
[sostantivo]

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

manopola del tono, selettore del tono

manopola del tono, selettore del tono

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potentiometer
potentiometer
[sostantivo]

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

potenziometro, reostato

potenziometro, reostato

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nut
nut
[sostantivo]

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

capotasto, selletta

capotasto, selletta

Ex: The nut holds the strings in place near the headstock. 

Il dado tiene le corde in posizione vicino alla paletta.

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bass bar
bass bar
[sostantivo]

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 del basso, barra armonica

barra del basso, barra armonica

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peg box
peg box
[sostantivo]

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

scatola delle chiavi, cavigliere

scatola delle chiavi, cavigliere

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tailpiece
tailpiece
[sostantivo]

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

cordiera, parte terminale

cordiera, parte terminale

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scroll
scroll
[sostantivo]

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

voluta, arricciamento

voluta, arricciamento

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piano action
piano action
[sostantivo]

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

meccanica del pianoforte, azione del pianoforte

meccanica del pianoforte, azione del pianoforte

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

Il meccanismo del pianoforte è stato sottoposto a una regolazione meticolosa per ottenere il tocco e la risposta desiderati, risultando in uno strumento che facilitava il suono espressivo.

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fallboard
fallboard
[sostantivo]

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

coperchio della tastiera, ribalta della tastiera

coperchio della tastiera, ribalta della tastiera

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

L'accordatore di pianoforti ha lucidato con cura il coperchio della tastiera, assicurandosi che completasse l'aspetto generale del piano.

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lid
lid
[sostantivo]

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

coperchio, coperchietto

coperchio, coperchietto

Ex: A cracked lid can affect the piano's resonance. 

Un coperchio incrinato può influenzare la risonanza del pianoforte.

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tuner
tuner
[sostantivo]

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

accordatore, tuner

accordatore, tuner

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

Prima di registrare in studio, la cantante ha utilizzato l'accordatore per assicurarsi che il suo canto fosse intonato.

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