pressure bridge
music
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In stringed musical instruments, a bridge is a crucial component made of elastic wood. It serves to transmit the vibrations from the strings to the instrument's resonating body, known as the soundboard.12
There are two main types of bridges:
- Pressure bridge: The string is secured at both ends, passing over the bridge. This type is found in instruments like the violin, where the bridge is held in place solely by the string pressure, and the piano, where it's glued to the soundboard.1
- Tension bridge: One end of the string is attached to the bridge itself, which is then glued to the soundboard. This design is characteristic of instruments such as the guitar and lute.1
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