Re: [Harp-L] pre-existing harmonica terminology ??

[Vern <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

Apparently there is no difficulty with terminology for the parts of the harmonica.
Here is the set of terms for spaces in the harmonica that seem to make sense to me:

"Hole" refers to the mouthpiece of a chromatic and the location on the front of a diatonic such as "hole 6"  It implies the notes that are played there. The mouthpiece of a chromatic and the front surface of a diatonic comb have "holes."   A "hole" is where your breath enters the harmonica when you blow and where it enters your mouth when you draw.  Harmonicas can be characterized by the number of holes, e.g. 10-hole diatonic or 10, 12, 14, 16-hole chromatic.

"Opening" refers to the two-dimensional slide parts of a chromatic. The slide parts have "openings"

"Chamber" refers to the three dimensional comb. The comb has "chambers" over or under the reeds.

"Slot" refers to the place where the reed operates. The reedplate has "slots".

"Clearance" refers to the part of the slot not occupied by the reed. The space between the reed and the slot is "clearance"

I can't think of a single word for "space under the covers".

Vern

On Jan 24, 2010, at 7:05 AM, Doug wrote:

> I'm already using 'chamber' to refer to cavities that do not necessarily go 'through' anything.  Thanks though.
> 
> I think I should redefine my goal here:  If anyone knows of any pre-existing harmonica termionology for things like mouth-hole, slide-hole, hole-in-the-back-of-the-mouthpiece, etc., please let me know.  If there is nothing already in use I think I will go the hyphenating route.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Doug H
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>  Chamber?
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