Definitions for: Embouchure

[n] the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly

Webster (1913) Definition: Em`bou`chure", n. [F., fr. emboucher to put to the
mouth; pref. em- (L. in) + bouche the mouth. Cf. Embouge,
Debouch.]
1. The mouth of a river; also, the mouth of a cannon.

2. (Mus.)
(a) The mouthpiece of a wind instrument.
(b) The shaping of the lips to the mouthpiece; as, a flute
player has a good embouchure.

Synonyms: mouthpiece

See Also: aperture, wind, wind instrument

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