Rosining: meaning, definitions and examples
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rosining
[ หrษzษชnษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น resina de pinho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคธเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Harz
๐ฎ๐ฉ resin
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผะพะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผywica
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใธใณ
๐ซ๐ท colophane
๐ช๐ธ colofonia
๐น๐ท rezin
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ก์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงุชูุฌ
๐จ๐ฟ pryskyลice
๐ธ๐ฐ pryskyลice
๐จ๐ณ ๆพ้ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ smola
๐ฎ๐ธ harรฐsmola
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะผะพะปะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แซแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rezin
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.