New York Production Models
| S | M | L | O | A | B | C | D |

-- Piano Glossary & Index --
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
| Sources |

Piano Index & Glossary

I
  • Inharmonicity -- The acoustic property of an instrument that is its natural deviation from a theoretical state of perfection which gives the instrument its characteristic sound.
  • Inner rim -- The small shelf attached to the inside of the rim used for securing the soundboard and plate.
  • Inspired Manuscripts
  • Installing Dampers
  • Ivorene -- A synthetic plastic used to replace elephant ivory for covering piano keys.
  • Ivory key tops
 
| Steinway Piano Repair & Restoration Information |
© 2008 - 2009 Michael Sweeney Piano Craftsman
Michael Sweeney is a Craftsman Member of the Piano Technicians Guild
and the Master Piano Technicians of America.
This web site is not affiliated with Steinway & Sons.