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Hammer
Musical equipment; Pianos
The mallet that strikes the piano strings, made of very dense felt wrapped around a wooden core.
Hammer filing
Musical equipment; Pianos
The process of reshaping the hammers and removing worn layers of felt.
Key covering
Musical equipment; Pianos
The visible surface of the key usually made of ivory, ebony, or plastic.
Hitch pin
Musical equipment; Pianos
The metal pin at the terminal end of the piano string that holds the strings in place.
Duplex scale
Musical equipment; Pianos
A scale design in which the ends of the strings (usually muted with cloth) are allowed to vibrate, adding tonal color.
Satin lustre
Musical equipment; Pianos
The name for the least reflective buff finish available. This finish is found most commonly on the Steinway Crown Jewel pianos.
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