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It depends on the intended use. A stand designed to hold an instrument, such as a guitar, can technically be called a music stand. However, far more common is what is called a "sheet music stand". Just as the name implies, it is intended to hold the sheet music a musician plays from. Sheet music stands are composed of three basic parts. They are the "base", the "shaft", and the "tray", and are made from many different materials.
It is hard to give a definitive answer without knowing which part you are referring to. A sheet music stand has three major parts, the tray, the shaft, and the base. Many of the more popular brands offer replacement parts for some or all of these. You might check your brand's website for availability. Or, of course you might be in need of a brand new music stand. The new stands being manufactured today are much stronger and last longer than those built a few decades ago. For more information on the latest developments in sheet music stand construction, see the related link below.