Embouchure

The embouchure is the shaping of the lips to the mouthpiece of a wind instrument. Less frequently, it is used to mean the mouthpiece itself.

Related Topics:
Mouthpiece - Wind instrument

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The word is of French origin and is related to the root bouche (fr.), 'mouth'.

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The proper embouchure allows the instrumentalist to play the instrument at its full range with a full, clear tone and without strain or damage to one's muscles.

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