thanh mẫu
Definition
- Noun:
- Diapason: In physics and music, a standard reference tone used for tuning musical instruments. Historically, it referred to a tuning fork or pitch pipe.
- (Obsolete) Tuning fork: A two-pronged metal device that produces a fixed, pure musical tone when struck, used as a standard for tuning.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người chỉ huy dàn nhạc dùng thanh mẫu để lên dây đàn violin. (The orchestra conductor used a diapason to tune the violin.)
- Âm thanh từ thanh mẫu rất trong và chuẩn xác. (The sound from the tuning fork is very clear and accurate.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thanh mẫu" is now considered archaic in modern Vietnamese. The more common contemporary terms are "diapason" (borrowed directly) or descriptive phrases like "dụng cụ lên dây" (tuning device).
Variants and Related Words
- Diapason (n): The modern, direct loanword used for a tuning standard or device.
- Âm chuẩn (n): Standard pitch or reference tone.
Synonyms
- Tuning fork
- Pitch pipe
- Standard pitch
Notes on Meaning
- Primary Meaning: The core historical meaning is a physical device or standard used to establish a correct musical pitch.
- Context: This word is primarily found in older texts or technical contexts related to music theory, acoustics, or physics. It is not used in everyday modern conversation.