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What The pieces of metal that strike clavichord strings are called?

People call it "tangents".


What is the piece of metal that strike clavichord strings called?

The piece of metal that strikes the strings of a clavichord is called a "tangents." These tangents are small metal blades that not only strike the strings to produce sound but also remain in contact with them, determining the pitch by their position along the string. When a key is pressed, the tangent rises to strike the string, creating a tone that can be modified by the player’s touch.


The pieces of metal that strike clavichord strings?

They are called Tangents. In Math, as I recall well, Tangent equals Opposite over adjacent. (indispensable to map making). Tangent comes from tangere, Latin for "to touch".


What does the clavichord use to produce sound?

A rather tinny steel guitar. I am surprised it did not catch on. The Germans attempted to revive the instrument as recently as l953. Electro-models were made which were fully compatible with guitar amps.


What are pieces of rock that strike the surface of a moon or planet called?

Pieces of rock that strike the surface of a moon or planet are called meteorites.


What of these describes a clavichord?

A clavichord is a keyboard instrument that produces sound by pressing keys that set small brass blades in motion to strike strings. It is known for its expressive capabilities due to the player's control over dynamics and touch sensitivity. The sound produced is gentle and intimate, making it popular for chamber music settings.


Why piano called c over keys instrument?

You strike the keys to make the hammer hit the strings instead of hitting the strings directly, like you do with a guitar.


What am I playing on the piano?

You are playing a musical instrument called the piano, which produces sound by pressing keys that strike strings inside the instrument.


Do the chime have as many as seventy strings and is played by using the hammers to strike the strings and can also be pluck or strum the strings yes or no?

Dulcimer


Which instrument has as many as seventy strings and is played using hammers to strike the strings or the musicians can also pluck or strum the strings?

Dulcimer


How many strings does the hammer strike on a piano?

one


What resembles a piano in a appearance although the sound is produced by plucking and not striking the strings?

That would be a harpsichord.In a harpsichord, the keys are attached to quills that pluck the strings/wires rather than hammers which strike the strings/wires.