szájkészülék
Szájkészülék (Hungarian: szájkészülék, English: mouthpiece) is a device designed to be placed in the mouth in order to deliver content, facilitate communication, or influence performance. In the context of musical instruments, a mouthpiece typically refers to the part of a brass or woodwind instrument that shapes the initial vibrations of the player's breath and influences tone, timbre, and playability. For wind instruments such as trumpets, trombones, and euphoniums, the mouthpiece is usually a concave metal rim; for saxophones and clarinets, it is a wooden or plastic piece that guides airflow. The specific shape, hardness, and cup depth of a mouthpiece determine the instrument’s resistance, pitch response, and dynamic range.
Beyond music, szájkészülék may refer to devices used in orthodontics, such as mouthguards or orthodontic retainers,
Common materials include brass, nickel‑silver, nickel‑cobalt alloys, ceramic, and various plastics. Their choice involves trade-offs regarding