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Record 1 2009-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • String Instruments
CONT

The string finally comes to rest after transmitting its energy to the soundboard and, to a lesser extent, to the air surrounding the string. (Multiple jacks on a key allow for greater tonal variety...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à clavier
  • Instruments de musique à cordes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos de teclado
  • Instrumentos de cuerda
CONT

Con varios martinetes para cada tecla, se logra mayor variedad tímbrica.

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