tuning pipe.
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tuning pipe — noun Date: 1897 pitch pipe; specifically one of a set of pitch pipes used especially for tuning stringed musical instruments … New Collegiate Dictionary
tuning pipe — noun : pitch pipe; specifically : one of a set of pitch pipes used especially for tuning stringed musical instruments … Useful english dictionary
tuning pipe — tun′ing pipe n. mad pitch pipe • Etymology: 1925–30 … From formal English to slang
tuning pipe. — See pitch pipe. [1925 30] … Useful english dictionary
Pipe organ tuning — This article describes the process and techniques involved in the tuning of a pipe organ. Electronic organs typically do not require tuning. A pipe organ produces sound via hundreds or thousands of organ pipes, each of which produces a single… … Wikipedia
Pipe organ — This article is about organs that produce sound by driving wind through pipes. For an overview of related instruments, see Organ (music). The pipe organ in Saint Germain l Auxerrois, Paris[1] The pipe organ is a musical instrument … Wikipedia
Tuning fork — A tuning fork is an acoustic resonator in the form of a two pronged fork with the tines formed from a U shaped bar of elastic metal (usually steel). It resonates at a specific constant pitch when set vibrating by striking it against a surface or… … Wikipedia
Pipe Sergeant — The Pipe Sergeant, commonly abbreviated as P/Sgt , is the number two person in charge of the pipers in a Scottish pipe band or pipes and drums. In terms of seniority, the Pipe Sergeant is secondary only to the Pipe Major, who is the director of… … Wikipedia
pitch pipe — noun a small pipe sounding a tone of standard frequency; used to establish the starting pitch for unaccompanied singing • Hypernyms: ↑pipe * * * noun Etymology: pitch (IV) : a small reed pipe or flue pipe that is blown with the breath to produce… … Useful english dictionary
pitch pipe — a small flute or reed pipe producing one or more pitches when blown into, used chiefly for establishing the proper pitch in singing or in tuning a musical instrument. Also called tuning pipe. [1705 15] * * * … Universalium
