De toets
Example: Ik oefen elke dag op de toets van mijn piano.
Definition
"De toets" in music refers to the key on a piano or similar keyboard instrument that is pressed to produce a sound. It is the individual lever which, when played, triggers a specific musical note or tone.
Etymology
The word "de toets" comes from Dutch, where it originally meant 'a key or button.' It is related to the verb 'toetsen,' meaning 'to test or touch.' Did you know that the connection between 'toets' and 'testing' comes from the idea of pressing or touching keys to check or play sounds?
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"De toets" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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