Music wire
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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 piano (Fr.); Klavierdraht (Deut.)