tailpiece — ► NOUN 1) the final or end part of something. 2) a part added to the end of a piece of writing. 3) a small decorative design at the foot of a page or the end of a chapter or book … English terms dictionary
tailpiece — [tāl′pēs΄] n. 1. a piece or part added to, or forming the end of, something 2. the small triangular piece of wood at the lower end of a violin, cello, etc., to which the strings are attached: see VIOLIN 3. a short beam or rafter with one end… … English World dictionary
Tailpiece — The tailpiece, found on many musical instruments of the string instrument family, anchors the tail end of the strings, the end opposite the scroll or headstock. Function and construction The function of the tailpiece is to anchor the strings, so… … Wikipedia
Tailpiece — Saitenhalter einer Violine mit einem Feinstimmer für die e Saite Als Saitenhalter (englisch, auch im deutschen Sprachgebrauch Tailpiece, zu deutsch Endstück ) wird ein Bauteil bei Saiteninstrumenten bezeichnet, an dem die Saiten an dem der… … Deutsch Wikipedia
tailpiece — UK [ˈteɪlˌpiːs] / US [ˈteɪlˌpɪs] noun [countable] Word forms tailpiece : singular tailpiece plural tailpieces a part that fits or is added at the end of something … English dictionary
tailpiece — noun Date: 1601 1. a piece added at the end 2. a device from which the strings of a stringed instrument are stretched to the pegs see violin illustration 3. an ornament placed below the text matter of a page … New Collegiate Dictionary
tailpiece — /tayl pees /, n. 1. a piece added at the end; an end piece or appendage. 2. Print. a small decorative design at the end of a chapter or at the bottom of a page. 3. (in a musical instrument of the viol family) a triangular piece of wood, usually… … Universalium
tailpiece — noun a) An appendage or appendix b) A triangular piece of metal or ebony to which the strings of a violin (etc.) are attached at the lower end … Wiktionary
tailpiece — Synonyms and related words: accession, accessory, accompaniment, addenda, addendum, additament, addition, additive, additory, additum, adjunct, adjuvant, afterpart, afterpiece, anacrusis, annex, annexation, appanage, appendage, appendant,… … Moby Thesaurus
tailpiece — tail|piece [ˈteılpi:s] n BrE a part that forms or is added to the end of something, especially a piece of writing … Dictionary of contemporary English
