Musical Instrument Parts

noun a thick rope or heavy string

verb to fasten or bind with a cord

• The cord of the blinds was tangled and needed to be straightened out.
• I tripped over the cord of my phone charger because it was too long.
• I need to find a way to cut the cord with my toxic friend.
• The cord of trust between them had been severed, and it would be hard to repair.

noun a hair from the mane or tail of a horse, used for making various items such as brushes and bows

• The violin bow is made from high-quality horsehair for optimal sound production.
• I can't believe how soft this horsehair brush is for grooming my horse!
• That cowboy's hat is made from real horsehair, pretty cool, huh?
• Her patience was wearing thin, like a horsehair stretched to its limit.

noun a hard, creamy-white substance composing the tusks of elephants and other similar animals, used in the production of various items such as jewelry and piano keys

• The piano keys were made of ivory, giving them a smooth and luxurious feel.
• She bought a beautiful ivory necklace from the boutique.
• I can't believe he spent all his money on that ivory bracelet.
• Her skin was as white as ivory, glowing in the sunlight.

noun a set of keys on a musical instrument, computer, or typewriter

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• The keyboard is an essential input device for typing on a computer.
• I need to clean my keyboard because it's full of crumbs.
• I'm a pro at keyboard shortcuts, I can navigate my computer in seconds.
• His words were like a keyboard, typing out a story of love and loss.

noun a speech sound produced by bringing the lips together

adjective relating to or involving the lips

• The labial consonants are produced by restricting the airflow with the lips.
• She had to practice pronouncing the labial sounds for her language class.
• I can't seem to get the hang of these labial sounds, they're so tricky!
• The labial harmony of the music created a soothing atmosphere in the room.

noun a bone that curves around the chest and helps to protect the organs inside

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• The chef carefully prepared a rack of ribs for the dinner service.
• I'm craving some BBQ ribs for dinner tonight.
• That party was so lit, we were all cracking jokes and ribbing each other all night.
• Her sharp wit can really rib you in a playful way.

noun a movable muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking

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• The doctor asked the patient to stick out their tongue for a thorough examination.
• Don't forget to brush your tongue when you brush your teeth.
• She was talking a mile a minute, she must have a silver tongue.
• His sharp tongue often gets him into trouble with his colleagues.