Parts of Musical Instruments

shout loudly and without restraint

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

As the queen entered the room, the courtiers bowed deeply.

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

They crossed the bridge to reach the other side of the river.

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

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

The towel felt damp after being left out in the humid bathroom.

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

The drummer twirled his drumstick before starting the next song.

to be anxious about something minor or uncertain

She fretted about whether she had left the stove on before leaving the house.

a tool with a metal head and a handle, used for striking nails, etc.

He used a hammer to drive nails into the wooden frame.

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

The cat gently nudged its head against my hand, seeking affection.

a specially shaped piece of metal used for locking or unlocking a door, starting a car, etc.

She reached into her purse to retrieve the key to the front door.

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

He pressed the keys on the keyboard to enter the password.

the opening of a wind instrument into which the player blows

He cleaned the trumpet mouthpiece before the concert.

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

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

He turned his head from side to side, testing the flexibility of his neck.

a flat part of a bicycle or machine that is pushed with the foot to make it move or operate. It is typically circular and part of the mechanism that drives motion

She pushed the pedal to start the bicycle.

a small, cylindrical or tapered piece of wood or plastic that is used to fasten clothes to a clothesline

to choose someone or something out of a group of people or things

She carefully picked a ripe apple from the tree.

A long, hollow cylinder with a circular cross-section

The artist sculpted a series of interconnected pipes for the modern art installation.

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

The oboe uses a double reed to create its unique tone.

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

to not move anymore

The car stopped at the pedestrian crosswalk.

a thin, flexible cord made from fibers twisted together, commonly used for tying, fastening, or threading objects

She used a piece of string to tie the gift box.

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 guitarist's hand moved swiftly along the fingerboard during the solo.

to move smoothly over a surface

The kids laughed as they slid down the slippery slope in the water park.

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 holds the tuning pegs or machine heads

a windlass rotated in a horizontal plane around a vertical axis; used on ships for weighing anchor or raising heavy sails

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

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

The luthier carefully carved the sound hole into the body of the guitar, ensuring optimal resonance.

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

a seat made for riding on the back of a horse or other animal

She adjusted the saddle before mounting her horse.

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

The luthier carefully selected the spruce for the guitar's soundboard to ensure optimal resonance.

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

She cinched her belt tightly around her waist to emphasize her hourglass figure.

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

She enjoys yoga because it helps her connect with her body and find inner balance.

a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard

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 fruit with a seed inside a hard shell that grows on some trees

Almonds are a type of nut that's high in healthy fats and protein.

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

to move what is being displayed on a computer or smartphone screen up or down to see different parts of it

He scrolled down the webpage to read the full article.

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

The technician carefully regulated the piano action to ensure optimal responsiveness and touch.

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

As the pianist prepared to perform, they lifted the fallboard to reveal the gleaming keys underneath.

the removable cover at the top of a container

She placed the lid on the pot to let the soup simmer.

an electronic part of a radio or television that allows one to watch or listen to a particular station