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has gloss(noun) the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism; "the piano had a very stiff action"
action, action mechanism
has glosseng: The action of a piano is the mechanical assembly which translates the depression of the keys into rapid motion of a hammer, which creates sound by striking the strings.
lexicalizationeng: action mechanism
lexicalizationeng: action
subclass of(noun) device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
mechanism
has subclass(noun) the action that ignites the charge in a firearm
gunlock, firing mechanism
has subclass(noun) the driving and regulating parts of a mechanism (as of a watch or clock); "it was an expensive watch with a diamond movement"
movement
has subclass(noun) action consisting of a system of levers that move a felt hammer to strike the strings when a key is depressed
piano action
has subclass(noun) action mechanism in a modern rifle or shotgun; a back and forward motion of a sliding lever ejects the empty shell case and cocks the firearm and loads a new round
slide action, pump action
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German
has glossdeu: Als Klaviermechanik, Hammermechanik oder Anschlagmechanik bezeichnet man eine Hebel-Konstruktion, bei der auf Tastendruck Hämmer gegen die Saiten eines Klaviers geschleudert werden, um diese zum Klingen zu bringen.
lexicalizationdeu: Klaviermechanik
Esperanto
has glossepo: Pianomekaniko, martelomekaniko aŭ ekfrapmekaniko estas levumilkonstruaĵo en muzikinstrumento, je kiu frapoj sur klavoj ĵetas martelojn kontraŭ la kordoj de piano por eksonigi tiujn ĉi.
lexicalizationepo: pianomekaniko
French
lexicalizationfra: Mecanique de repetition
lexicalizationfra: mécanique de répétition
Dutch
has glossnld: Het double echappement (repetitie-mechaniek) is een mechaniek waardoor het voor pianisten mogelijk werd om eenzelfde toon sneller achter elkaar te herhalen. Het werd in 1822 door Sébastien Erard uitgevonden.
lexicalizationnld: Echappement
lexicalizationnld: Échappement
Castilian
has glossspa: El mecanismo de percusión del piano es un complejo conjunto de palancas cuyo principal objetivo es controlar el golpe del macillo a la cuerda y ofrecer la posibilidad de que el pianista pueda modular a su gusto la expresión del sonido del instrumento.
lexicalizationspa: Mecanismo de percusion del piano
lexicalizationspa: mecanismo de percusión del piano
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has part(noun) a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed
key
part of(noun) a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
gun
part of(noun) device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
keyboard
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media:imgEnglischemechanik.JPG
media:imgFortepian - mechanizm angielski.svg
media:imgOberschlaegigemechanik.JPG
media:imgPart of piano.jpg
media:imgPiano action - Project Gutenberg eText 17571.jpg
media:imgPrellmechanik.JPG
media:imgPrellzungenmechanik.JPG
media:imgRepetitionsmechanik.JPG
media:imgSingleaction.JPG
media:imgTangentenmechanik.JPG
media:imgUpright piano inside mechanism.jpg

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