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tailpiece
In musical contexts, this term refers to a specific hardware component. It is a technical term used by musicians and luthiers to describe the anchor point for strings, distinguishing it from the bridge, which supports the strings' height.
In typography and book design, a tailpiece serves a decorative or structural purpose. It is often a small graphic or a brief concluding passage that provides a visual or narrative closure to a section, acting as a formal signal to the reader that a chapter has ended.
Meanings
The end part of a musical instrument, such as a violin or cello, to which the strings are attached.
A short piece of text, an illustration, or an ornament placed at the end of a chapter or a book.
The rear part of a mechanical device or a structural component, often serving as a support or attachment point.
The technician replaced the damaged tailpiece on the aircraft's stabilizer.
Examples
The luthier carefully polished the ebony tailpiece of the violin.
I need to replace the tailpiece on my cello because it has a small crack.
Check the fine tuners on the tailpiece if the string is still slightly flat.
The author included a whimsical little tailpiece at the end of the first chapter.
That small illustration serving as a tailpiece adds a nice touch to the page.
I wonder if this tailpiece is meant to be a clue for the next section of the book.
The technician tightened the bolt securing the metal tailpiece to the frame.
Ensure the tailpiece is aligned correctly before welding the joint.