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free-reed

/ˈfriː.riːd/

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noun

/ˈfriː.riːd/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип язычка в музыкальном инструменте, который неплотно прилегает к отверстию, что позволяет ему свободно вибрировать при прохождении воздуха.

A noun referring to a type of reed in a musical instrument that does not fit closely over the aperture, allowing it to vibrate freely when air passes over it.

  1. Free-reedC1formal

    A type of reed used in musical instruments that does not fit closely over the aperture, allowing air to flow around it and producing sound through vibration.

    ruСвободный язычок

    • The harmonica uses a free-reed mechanism to create its distinctive sound.
    • Accordions rely on free-reeds for their rich tonal quality.
    • The free-reed design allows for a wider range of dynamic expression in the instrument.
Forms
  • free-reeds plural form
  • free-reeds' possessive plural form
  • free-reed's possessive singular form