Tangents
E602915
Tangents are small metal blades in a clavichord that strike and divide the strings to produce different musical pitches.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Tangents (clavichord) | 0 |
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
metal blade
ⓘ
musical instrument component ⓘ |
| affects | speaking length of the string ⓘ |
| associatedWith | early keyboard performance practice ⓘ |
| canCause | string wear at contact point ⓘ |
| category |
pitch-producing element of clavichord
ⓘ
string-contacting device ⓘ |
| contactType | striking and stopping the string at a point ⓘ |
| determines | vibrating portion of the string ⓘ |
| distinctFrom |
harpsichord plectra
ⓘ
piano hammers ⓘ |
| enables |
dynamic control by finger pressure
ⓘ
vibrato-like effect (bebung) ⓘ |
| function |
to determine musical pitch
ⓘ
to divide clavichord strings ⓘ to strike clavichord strings ⓘ |
| historicalUse | common in Baroque keyboard instruments ⓘ |
| inContactWith | clavichord strings ⓘ |
| influences | intonation of the note ⓘ |
| locatedOn | back end of clavichord keys ⓘ |
| maintenance | may need occasional reshaping or adjustment ⓘ |
| material | metal ⓘ |
| mechanicallyConnectedTo | clavichord key levers ⓘ |
| operatingPrinciple | fretted string division ⓘ |
| partOf | clavichord action ⓘ |
| positioning | mounted vertically at rear of key ⓘ |
| produces | sustained tone while key is depressed ⓘ |
| requires | precise alignment with strings ⓘ |
| shape | narrow vertical blade ⓘ |
| usedFor | both melody and accompaniment on clavichord ⓘ |
| usedIn | clavichord ⓘ |
| worksBy | remaining in contact with the string during sounding ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.