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Why It's Impossible to Tune a Piano
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簡簡哲 posted on 2016/06/15Ever wondered why tuning a piano is so tricky? This video dives into the fascinating physics behind the harmonic series and equal temperament, making complex science accessible. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and get a great look at how sound works!
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scale
US /skel/
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UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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US /saʊnd/
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UK /saʊnd/
- Adjective
- Sensible, dependable and reliable
- Unbroken or undisturbed, as of sleep
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unique quality that characterizes a style of music
- Waves traveling in air or water that can be heard
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US /ˈmedʒɚ/
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UK /'meɪdʒə(r)/
- Countable Noun
- High-ranking officer in the army
- Main subject you study at university
- Adjective
- Main league; esp. referring to American baseball
- Important, serious, or large in scope, size
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