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downweight

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The amount of pressure (in grams) required to press a key on a piano.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“Piano technicians have⟳ to measurements at their disposal for measuring touchweight: downweight and upweight. Downweight and upweight are measured in grams. To measure⟳ downweight, a gram weight is placed on the key at the front and a rap or thump is given to the shop⟳ bench, KEYBED, or action stack with one's fist to break⟳ the starting friction”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

downweighting downwell downwelling Downwind downwinder Downy

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