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traditional musical instruments
traditional musical instruments
Collective term for the instruments, current or ancient, that characterize a culture, era or style of music.
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accordion
Wind instrument composed of keyboards and a manual bellows used to cause the reeds to vibrate and produce sound.
bass register
Key that changes sound quality in the lower register.
bass keyboard
Keys that provide a harmonic complement to the treble keyboard.
bellows
Apparatus that contracts and expands to control air pressure and cause the reeds to vibrate.
grille
Part through which air and sound pass.
key
White or black lever pressed to allow air from the bellows to pass, causing the reeds to vibrate and produce sound.
treble keyboard
Keys used to play the melody.
treble register
Key that changes sound quality in the higher register.
bellows strap
Piece that locks the bellows in a closed position.
button
Used to allow air from the bellows to enter, causing the bass keyboard reeds to vibrate.