Terminology or nomenclature

[Avery Todd]

Hi Barrie,

   Isn't language a wonderful thing? :-)

Avery

Barrie Heaton writes:

>Below is a few differences in technical descriptive terms that I've come
>across.
>
>UK.                       US
>
>Grand Rolers    =       Hammer Knuckle
>Set off         =       Let off
>Set off Button  =       Let off Sscrew
>set off Pad     =       Let off button
>Key chase       =       Key Buttons
>Slap rail       =       Key stop rail
>Depth of touch  =       Key Dip
>
>Balance Hammers =       Catcher
>Check           =       Backcheck
>Tape            =       Bridle tape
>
>Wrest pins      =       Tuning pins
>Frame           =       Plate
>Belly barrs     =       Ribs
>Prolong         =       Sticker
>Hammer Butts    =       Hammer Butts
>Notch Lether    =       Hammer Butt Lether
>Noch cushion    =       Hammer Butt felt

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Avery Todd, RPT
Moores School of Music
University of Houston
713-743-3226
atodd@uh.edu
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