embouchure

• Substantiv, das die Öffnung oder das Mundstück eines Blasinstruments bezeichnet, in die der Musiker direkt hineinbläst; auch die Lippen- und Ansatzstellung des Bläsers.

A noun referring to the opening or mouthpiece of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly.

1. Mouthpiece openingC1formal

   The opening of a wind instrument into which the player blows air to produce sound.

   Mundstücköffnung

   • The flutist adjusted her embouchure before playing the high notes.
   • A proper embouchure is essential for a clear tone on the trumpet.
   • He cleaned the embouchure of his clarinet after each practice session.

   Synonymeblowholemouthpiece