EMBOUCHURE


Meaning of EMBOUCHURE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' äm-bü- ˌ shu ̇ r, ˌ äm-bü- '

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from ( s' ) emboucher to flow into, from en- + bouche mouth ― more at DEBOUCH

Date: 1760

1 : the position and use of the lips, tongue, and teeth in playing a wind instrument

2 : the mouthpiece of a musical instrument

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