What is another word for embouchure?

Pronunciation: [ɛmbˈa͡ʊʃjʊ͡ə] (IPA)

Embouchure is a French term that refers to the way a wind musician's lips, tongue, and facial muscles work together to produce sound. It is an essential aspect of playing any wind instrument, and there are various synonymous words that musicians use to describe it. One of the most common synonym for the word "embouchure" is "lip position." Other synonyms include "lip technique," "mouthpiece placement," and "facial aperture." Each of these synonyms highlights a slightly different aspect of embouchure, but all refer to the important role that a musician's mouth and face play in producing beautiful and expressive music on a wind instrument.

What are the hypernyms for Embouchure?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Embouchure?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for embouchure (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Embouchure?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Embouchure

Two regiments of infantry and two of cavalry were drawn up from the gate of the Quinta to the steps of the scaffold, extending their lines also on each side of the square; the embouchure of every street leading to the spot was also occupied by troops, companies of cavalry moving up and down them continually, and allowing no one to pass who wore a cloak, or could in any way have concealed arms about his person, without examining him.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston
The head of his horse was homeward-so far only as the embouchure of the forest path that opened towards Stone Dean.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
Situated on the Bay des Anges and on the embouchure of the Paillon, mostly covered over, pop.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black

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