[CAUT] Semantics

[G Cousins]

In an attempt to lighten up this thread.
Only instrument (acoustic) that amplifies (increases in volume after initiation or activation) is a gong.
A good weekend wish to all. I'm Goin fishin'
Gerry C


> Date: Fri, 8 May 2009 18:38:36 +0000
> To: caut at ptg.org
> From: pianotuna at accesscomm.ca
> Subject: Re: [CAUT] Semantics
> 
> Hi Jeff,
> 
> Please don't be obtuse. Amplification implies an increase in energy level.
> That doesn't happen in a piano. Not ever. Stop beating a dead horse.
> 
> Can you perhaps make a recording of the sound you are talking about that
> you believe is a result of the vertical hitch pins in Baldwin pianos?
> 
> Is there any thing you have been able to do to limit or lower this sound?
> 
> At 04:15 PM 5/8/2009 -0400, you wrote:
> >I apologize for using the word "amplify" incorrectly, as those of you 
> >understand it.  Here's how I and the rest of the world previously understood 
> >the meaning of "amplify":
> >
> >Amplify: 1. To make larger or more powerful; increase. 2. To add to, as by 
> >illustration and make complete. 3. Exaggerate. 4. Electronics. to produce 
> >amplification of.  verb: to write or discourse at length; expatiate.
> >
> >Source: American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd College Edition.
> >
> >So, who has the correct definition? Physicists or the rest of the world?
> >
> >Is it soccer or football?
> >
> >Semantics.
> >Jeff Tanner
> >> David Love wrote:
> >>> Sorry to disagree but I think in this case it is a semantic issue and the 
> >>> original question has been lost on this tangent.
> >>
> >> I disagree. It's not a semantic issue. The terms are clearly defined, 
> >> regardless of colloquial usage. It's the continued use and tolerance of 
> >> fuzzy ill defined concepts that make these discussions nearly useless, and 
> >> doomed to repeat endlessly.
> >>
> >> Ron N
> >>
> >> 
> >
> >
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