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Music - Parts of Musical Instruments

Here you will learn some English words related to the different parts of musical instruments such as "fret", "bridge", and "resonator".

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bellows
[noun]

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

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bow
[noun]

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

Ex: The cellist replaced the old horsehair on bow to improve the quality of his performance .
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bridge
[noun]

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

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catgut
[noun]

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

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damper
[noun]

a wooden pad that is used to silence a piano string

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drumstick
[noun]

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

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

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

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hammer
[noun]

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

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head
[noun]

the flat top part of a drum

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key
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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mute
[noun]

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

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neck
[noun]

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

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pedal
[noun]

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

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peg
[noun]

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

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pick
[noun]

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

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pipe
[noun]

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

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plectrum
[noun]

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.

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reed
[noun]

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

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resonator
[noun]

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

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

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stop
[noun]

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

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string
[noun]

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

Ex: He replaced the worn-out strings on his electric guitar to improve its sound quality for the concert.
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a wooden, metal or plastic screw that is turned to regulate the strings of a musical instrument

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valve
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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headstock
[noun]

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

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capstan
[noun]

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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saddle
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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body
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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tone knob
[noun]

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

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

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nut
[noun]

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

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bass bar
[noun]

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

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peg box
[noun]

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

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tailpiece
[noun]

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

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scroll
[noun]

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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case
[noun]

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

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tuner
[noun]

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

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