Synonyms for

Mouthpiece

Verb / ˈmaʊˌθpi:s / Another word for mouthpiece — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a part of a musical instrument or other device that is placed in or near the mouth to control or modify the sound

Synonyms & similar words

gumshield embouchure mouth reeds whistle pipe horn flute clarinet saxophone oboe fife piccolo bugle trumpet trombone tuba harmonica accordion harmonium melodica calliope

Example sentences

  1. The clarinet player carefully cleaned his mouthpiece before the concert.
  2. The saxophone player lost his mouthpiece and had to borrow one from a friend.
  3. The music teacher showed the students how to properly hold and use their mouthpieces.
  4. The brass band needs to order new mouthpieces for all of their instruments.
  5. The mouthpiece of the trumpet can greatly affect the sound that is produced.

Quotes

  • 'My mouthpiece is my instrument, and my instrument is my mouthpiece.' - Buddy Rich
  • 'I believe that music is the universal language that we all speak, and that the mouthpiece and the instrument are just tools to help us get there.' - Jeff Coffin
  • 'The mouthpiece is everything. It's the contact point between the player and the instrument. A good mouthpiece can make a bad horn sound great, and vice versa.' - Bob Mintzer

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