Difference between revisions of "Music wire"

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== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
piano wire; supertensile steel wire; corde piano (Fr.); Klavierdraht (Deut.)
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piano wire; supertensile steel wire; corde à piano (Fr.); Klavierdraht (Deut.)
  
 
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Latest revision as of 06:38, 24 July 2013

Description

A top grade of uniform steel wire used for musical instruments. Music wire has a high tensile strength and is tough enough to bend in half without breaking. The wire is marketed in gage sizes based its diameter. Music wire is also used for the production of springs.

Synonyms and Related Terms

piano wire; supertensile steel wire; corde à piano (Fr.); Klavierdraht (Deut.)