Contributors in Pianos

Pianos

harpsicord

Musical equipment; Pianos

A stringed keyboard instrument, forerunner of the piano, first described and still in use.

high gloss finish

Musical equipment; Pianos

A mirror like finish. (Also referred to as "Polished")

hitch pin

Musical equipment; Pianos

The metal pin at the terminal end of the piano string that holds the strings in place.

inner rim

Musical equipment; Pianos

The wooden structural part of a grand piano rim to which the soundboard and iron frame are attached.

keybed

Musical equipment; Pianos

A wooden panel to which the keyboard and action are attached; it slides in and out of the piano for easy access.

keylid

Musical equipment; Pianos

The curved, hinged wooden cover that pivots down to protect the keyboard when a piano is not in use. Also known as the Fallboard.

key bushings

Musical equipment; Pianos

Felt or leather bushings glued into mortises in the keys that enable them to move quietly.

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