string organ (string organ)

A musical instrument with a keyboard, characterized by a graduated set of vibrators or free reeds, which are severally connected by rods with a corresponding set of wires or strings in such a way that the vibrations of the reeds are communicated to the appropriate strings. The tones thus secured are sweet and pure, combining some of the advantages of both the harmonium and the pianoforte. string-pea (string'pē), n. See peal, 1. string-piece (string'pēs), n. A name of various parts in constructions of wood. (a) That part of a flight of stairs which forms its ceiling or soffit. (b) Same as string - board. (c) A long piece of timber, especially one used to support a floor. ( d ) In a frame, a horizontal connecting-piece. (e) A heavy horizontal piece of squared timber carried along the edge of the front of a wharf or of cribwork, to hold the timbers in place, and strengthen the whole.