overstringingn.

Brit.

/ˈəʊvəˌstrɪŋɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈoʊvərˌstrɪŋɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: over- prefix, stringing n.

Etymology: < over- prefix + stringing n. Compare later overstring v. 2. Compare also overstrung adj. 2.

In the construction of pianos and similar keyboard instruments: an arrangement of strings at two (rarely, three) levels, the bass strings passing obliquely over the others, so as to make more effective use of available space. Also: the action of stringing a piano in this way.

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overstringing1860

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overstringing1860

1860 Sci. Amer. 2 Jan. 11/1 In the construction of square pianofortes ‘overstringing’, that is to say, the arrangement of the strings of a number of the lower notes in a tier above the others, has been adopted quite commonly.

1896 A. J. Hipkins Descr. & Hist. Pianoforte 22 Overstringing (sometimes double overstringing) prevails in the larger upright instruments of America and Germany.

1940 A. E. Wier Piano i. ii. 50 We have to refer to the matter of ‘overstringing’, that is, the method of drawing the bass strings over the long steel strings, thus gaining length and a wider scale.

1984 New Grove Dict. Musical Instruments III. 93/1 Steinway's overstringing..used a conventional soundboard but shifted the bridges nearer to its centre to avoid a clutter of strings.

2000 Business Hist. (Nexis) 1 Apr. 43 A host of German firms quickly adopted Steinway's improvements (iron frames, overstringing and division of labour).

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	overstringing
释义	overstringingn. Brit. /ˈəʊvəˌstrɪŋɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈoʊvərˌstrɪŋɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: over- prefix, stringing n. Etymology: < over- prefix + stringing n. Compare later overstring v. 2. Compare also overstrung adj. 2. In the construction of pianos and similar keyboard instruments: an arrangement of strings at two (rarely, three) levels, the bass strings passing obliquely over the others, so as to make more effective use of available space. Also: the action of stringing a piano in this way. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > music > musical instrument > making or fitting instruments > [noun] > strings > on piano overstringing1860 society > leisure > the arts > music > musical instrument > keyboard instrument > stringed keyboards > [noun] > pianoforte > strings > arrangement of overstringing1860 1860 Sci. Amer. 2 Jan. 11/1 In the construction of square pianofortes ‘overstringing’, that is to say, the arrangement of the strings of a number of the lower notes in a tier above the others, has been adopted quite commonly. 1896 A. J. Hipkins Descr. & Hist. Pianoforte 22 Overstringing (sometimes double overstringing) prevails in the larger upright instruments of America and Germany. 1940 A. E. Wier Piano i. ii. 50 We have to refer to the matter of ‘overstringing’, that is, the method of drawing the bass strings over the long steel strings, thus gaining length and a wider scale. 1984 New Grove Dict. Musical Instruments III. 93/1 Steinway's overstringing..used a conventional soundboard but shifted the bridges nearer to its centre to avoid a clutter of strings. 2000 Business Hist. (Nexis) 1 Apr. 43 A host of German firms quickly adopted Steinway's improvements (iron frames, overstringing and division of labour). This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1860
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