Restrung: meaning, definitions and examples
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restrung
[ rɪˈstrʌŋ ]
musical instruments
Restrung is the past tense of the verb 'restrung', which means to replace the strings of a musical instrument, such as a guitar, violin, or piano. This process is essential for maintaining the instrument's quality and playability, as old strings can lose their tone and vibrancy. Musicians often restrung their instruments before performances or recordings to ensure optimal sound. The act can also apply to other stringed items, including tennis rackets or fishing poles.
Synonyms
replace strings, restring, string again.
Examples of usage
- I restrung my guitar before the concert.
- After a year of playing, she decided to have her violin restrung.
- He quickly restrung his racket for the championship match.
Translations
Translations of the word "restrung" in other languages:
🇵🇹 restringido
🇮🇳 फिर से तार लगाना
🇩🇪 neu bespannt
🇮🇩 dijalin kembali
🇺🇦 перетягнутий
🇵🇱 przestrzelony na nowo
🇯🇵 再弦張り
🇫🇷 ré-étiré
🇪🇸 restringido
🇹🇷 yeniden ip germe
🇰🇷 다시 조정된
🇸🇦 إعادة ضبط الأوتار
🇨🇿 znovu napnutý
🇸🇰 opäť napnuté
🇨🇳 重新拉紧
🇸🇮 ponovno napet
🇮🇸 aftur teygja
🇰🇿 қайта тартылған
🇬🇪 მეორე გაწვდილი
🇦🇿 yenidən gərilmiş
🇲🇽 restringido
Etymology
The word 'restrung' is derived from the prefix 're-', indicating 'again' or 'back', combined with the word 'strung', which is the past participle of 'string'. The term 'string' originates from the Old English 'streng', meaning 'cord' or 'rope', connected to various Germanic languages words, emphasizing the concept of being tightly drawn or stretched. The evolution of musical instruments over centuries has led to a more specialized use of 'string', particularly in the context of tensioned fibers used in the construction of various instruments. Its usage began to take on a more technical meaning as stringed instruments became popular in Europe and beyond during the Renaissance periods.