Rosining: meaning, definitions and examples

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rosining

 

[ หˆrษ’zษชnษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

Rosining refers to the process of applying rosin, a solid form of resin obtained from pine trees, to the bow of string instruments such as violins, violas, and cellos. This is crucial for producing sound, as it increases the friction between the bow hair and the strings. Without adequate rosin, the bow will slide over the strings without producing a clear tone. Musicians often need to apply rosin regularly, especially in performance settings where consistent sound quality is essential.

Examples of usage

  • She applied rosin to her violin bow before the concert.
  • The cellist explained the importance of rosin for sound production.
  • After several weeks of use, his bow needed more rosin.
  • The student learned how to rosinate her bow correctly.

Translations

Translations of the word "rosining" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น resina de pinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคธเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Harz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ resin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผywica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใ‚ธใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colophane

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colofonia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rezin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุชู†ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pryskyล™ice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pryskyล™ice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆพ้ฆ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harรฐsmola

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะผะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒซแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rezin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ resina

Etymology

The term 'rosin' originates from the Middle English word 'rosin', derived from the Old French 'rosine', which means 'resin'. The Old French word comes from the Latin 'resina', meaning 'resin' or 'gummy substance', which also traces back to the Greek word 'rezin', 'resin'. Rosin has been used for centuries in various applications, particularly in music. Its use in string instruments dates back to the Renaissance when musicians started to recognize the importance of friction in sound production. Traditionally, rosin was made by heating tree resin, allowing it to harden and be used by bow players. Over time, different types of rosin have been developed for various instruments and climates, leading to the wide variety of rosins available today.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,562, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.