piston
Definition of the French term piston in music:
- cornet
- valve on a wind instrument
Language
French
Singular
piston
Plural
pistons
Abbreviation
Pist.
Combinations
French musical terms that include piston:
- à pistons – with pistons, with valves
- basse à pistons – euphonium
- contrebasse à pistons – bass tuba...
- cor à pistons – valve horn
- cornet à pistons – cornet
- cornet à pistons en La – cornet in A
- cornet à pistons en Si♭ – cornet in B-flat
- piston in A – cornet i A
- trombone à pistons – valve trombone
- trompette à pistons – valve trumpet
Related terms
French musical terms related to piston: