La diapasó
Example: El director va utilitzar la diapasó per afinar l'orquestra.
Definition
"La diapasó" is a musical instrument used to produce a fixed pitch, typically a standard note like A440, which musicians use to tune their instruments accurately before performances or practice sessions.
Etymology
The word "la diapasó" comes from the Greek roots 'dia,' meaning 'through,' and 'pasó,' meaning 'to strike or beat.' It was adopted into Catalan through French 'diapason,' originally referring to a tuning fork that produces a consistent pitch. Did you know? The tuning fork was invented in the early 18th century to provide a precise standard tone for musicians.
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