Piano hammer
part · 1700 · Early modern era
A wooden hammer with a felt head: when a key is pressed it strikes the string and springs straight back.
Principles and materials it uses
- Felt — is made of. The hammer head is covered with dense felt to keep the tone soft.
- Wood — is made of. The hammer and its shank are wooden.
Where it is used
- Piano — is part of. Hammers strike the strings.