O diapasão
Example: O diapasão é usado para afinar instrumentos musicais com precisão.
Definition
"O diapasão" is a tuning fork used in music to produce a specific pitch, usually A440, to help musicians accurately tune their instruments. It emits a pure tone when struck, serving as a standard reference sound for tuning purposes.
Etymology
The word "o diapasão" comes from the Greek 'diapason,' meaning 'through all,' referring to the instrument's ability to produce a tone that resonates through all notes. It was adopted into Portuguese via Italian, highlighting its importance in musical tuning since the 18th century.
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the tuning fork