damper block
Noun: A damper block is a component of a piano's action mechanism. It consists of a small block, typically covered with felt, that is designed to press against a piano string to stop its vibration, thereby ending the sound of that note when the key is released.
The term damper block is used specifically in the context of piano construction, maintenance, and repair. It refers to the physical part that performs the damping function. * The technician replaced the worn damper block to restore proper sound termination. * A broken damper block can cause a note to continue ringing after the key is let go.
- In technical descriptions: The term is used to distinguish this specific felted block from other types of dampers or parts of the damper assembly (e.g., damper lever, damper wire).
- The regulation process involves adjusting the timing of the damper block's contact with the string.
- Damper (noun): A more general term for any device that deadens, restrains, or depresses. In a piano, it refers to the entire assembly (including the block, lever, and felt) that stops the string's vibration.
- Damper felt (noun): Specifically refers to the felt material attached to the damper block that makes contact with the string.
- Mute (noun/verb): A broader term for any device or action used to soften or deaden sound, not specific to piano mechanics.
- String damper: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its function on the piano string.
- Piano damper: A general synonym that specifies the instrument but may refer to the whole assembly.
The term damper block has a single, highly specific meaning in English, pertaining exclusively to the felted block component within a piano's damper mechanism. It is not used in other contexts or as a compound word with a different meaning.
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damper consisting of a small felted block that drops onto a piano string to stop its vibration
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