võttemehhanisms

Võttemehhanism refers to the mechanism within a musical instrument, particularly string instruments, responsible for producing and shaping the sound of the strings. This encompasses various components that interact with the strings to initiate vibration, sustain it, and influence its tonal characteristics.

In bowed string instruments like the violin, viola, cello, and double bass, the primary võttemehhanisms include the bridge and the soundpost. The bow draws across the strings, causing them to vibrate. These vibrations are then transmitted through the bridge to the instrument's body. The soundpost, a small wooden dowel positioned inside the instrument, plays a crucial role in transferring vibrations between the front and back plates of the body, thus amplifying and coloring the sound. The specific shape and placement of the bridge also significantly affect the tone, influencing string height and the transfer of energy.

For plucked string instruments such as guitars, harps, and pianos, the võttemehhanisms differ. In guitars, the bridge transmits string vibrations to the soundboard, which acts as a resonator. The action of the strings against the frets also contributes to the pitch and timbre. In pianos, the hammer mechanism strikes the strings, and the soundboard amplifies the resulting vibrations. The dampers, which silence the strings when the keys are released, are also part of the overall sound-producing system. The design and materials of these components are meticulously crafted to achieve desired acoustic properties.