Piano Damper (Noun)
Meaning
Damper consisting of a small felted block that drops onto a piano string to stop its vibration.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A piano's tone is highly influenced by the way the piano damper interacts with the strings.
- Felted piano dampers are available in various types, including those made from wool, synthetic fibers, or a combination of both.
- When a note is pressed, the corresponding piano damper is raised to let the string sound, and dropped back down when the note is released.
- Regular adjustments and re-shaping of the piano dampers can be necessary to ensure consistent performance from the instrument.
- In the past, some innovative solutions involved using thinner materials for the piano dampers or employing smaller, specially designed blocks that operate vertically instead.