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

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

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

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

a wooden pad that is used to silence a piano string

a stick with a round head that is used for playing drums or other percussion instruments

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

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

the flat top part of a drum

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

any of the large tubes on an organ by which different notes are produced

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a hole in a soundboard (as of a violin) designed to resonate with the tones

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

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

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

a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin)

an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the hinged protective covering that protects the keyboard of a piano when it is not being played

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

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