Documentation and Archival Standards for Restorations
Expert-defined terms from the Postgraduate Certificate in Restoring Vintage Musical Instruments course at LearnUNI. Free to read, free to share, paired with a professional course.
A/D conversion refers to the process of converting analog signals to digi… #
Related terms include analog-to-digital converter and digital signal processing.
Acoustic analysis is the study of sound waves and their properties, which… #
Related terms include acoustic measurement and psychoacoustics.
Action refers to the mechanism of a musical instrument, particularly stri… #
Related terms include string action and neck relief.
Adhesive is a substance used to bond materials together, commonly used in… #
Related terms include epoxy, glue, and varnish.
Aesthetics refers to the visual appeal of a musical instrument, which is… #
Related terms include cosmetics and finish.
Amplification refers to the process of increasing the sound level of a mu… #
Related terms include amplifier and loudspeaker.
Archival standards refer to the guidelines and protocols for prese… #
Related terms include conservation and preservation.
Authentication is the process of verifying the genuineness of a vi… #
Related terms include appraisal and provenance.
Bridge is a component of a stringed musical instrument that transfers<… #
Related terms include bridge saddle and string bridge.
Bracing refers to the internal framework of a stringed musical instrument… #
Related terms include soundboard bracing and back bracing.
Cabinet refers to the enclosure of an electronic musical instrument, such… #
Related terms include speaker cabinet and amplifier cabinet.
Calibration is the process of adjusting the settings of a musical… #
Related terms include setup and adjustment.
Circuit refers to the electrical pathway of an electronic musical instrum… #
Related terms include wiring and schematic.
Component is a part or subassembly of a musical instrument, such a… #
Related terms include replacement part and spare part.
Conservation refers to the process of preserving and protecting… #
Related terms include restoration and preservation.
Cosmetics refer to the visual appearance of a musical instrument, which i… #
Related terms include finish and aesthetics.
Craftsmanship refers to the skill and technique involved in bui… #
Related terms include luthier and instrument maker.
Damping refers to the process of reducing the vibration or osci… #
Related terms include sound damping and vibration reduction.
Documentation refers to the process of recording and storing</i… #
Related terms include archival standards and conservation.
Electronics refer to the electrical components and circuitry of a… #
Related terms include circuit and wiring.
Finish refers to the surface treatment of a musical instrument, such as v… #
Related terms include cosmetics and aesthetics.
Fret refers to the raised bars on the neck of a stringed musical instrume… #
Related terms include fretboard and fingerboard.
Fretboard refers to the flat surface of a stringed musical instrument tha… #
Related terms include fingerboard and neck.
Glue is a substance used to bond materials together, commonly used in … #
Related terms include adhesive and varnish.
Hardware refers to the metal components of a musical instrument, such as… #
Related terms include metalwork and machined parts.
Historical significance refers to the importance of a musical instrument… #
Related terms include provenance and authenticity.
Inlay refers to the ornamental materials, such as wood or shell, that are… #
Related terms include binding and purfling.
Instrument maker is a craftsman who builds or restores musi… #
Related terms include luthier and craftsman.
Lacquer is a type of finish used on musical instruments, particula… #
Related terms include varnish and polyurethane.
Luthier is a craftsman who builds or restores stringed musi… #
Related terms include instrument maker and craftsman.
Maintenance refers to the process of cleaning , adjusting , a… #
Related terms include setup and calibration.
Mechanics refers to the mechanical components of a musical instrument, su… #
Related terms include mechanism and hardware.
Metalwork refers to the metal components of a musical instrument, such as… #
Related terms include hardware and machined parts.
Neck refers to the long , narrow part of a stringed musical instrum… #
Related terms include fingerboard and headstock.
Pickup refers to the electronic component of a musical instrument that <i… #
Related terms include transducer and sensor.
Playability refers to the ease and comfort of playing a musical in… #
Related terms include action and setup.
Polish is a type of finish used on musical instruments, particular… #
Related terms include varnish and lacquer.
Preservation refers to the process of protecting and conserving… #
Related terms include conservation and restoration.
Provenance refers to the history of ownership and use of a… #
Related terms include authenticity and historical significance.
Purfling refers to the ornamental strips of material, such as wood or she… #
Related terms include inlay and binding.
Reconstruction refers to the process of rebuilding or reassembling … #
Related terms include restoration and conservation.
Refinishing refers to the process of applying a new finish to a mu… #
Related terms include varnish and lacquer.
Repair refers to the process of fixing or replacing damaged or … #
Related terms include maintenance and setup.
Restoration refers to the process of returning a musical instrument to it… #
Related terms include conservation and preservation.
Setup refers to the process of adjusting and configuring a musical… #
Related terms include calibration and maintenance.
Soundboard refers to the flat surface of a stringed musical instrument th… #
Related terms include top and back.
String refers to the thin , flexible material that produces sound w… #
Related terms include string set and string gauge.
Tone refers to the quality or character of the sound produced by a… #
Related terms include sound quality and timbre.
Tuning machines refer to the mechanisms used to adjust the pitch o… #
Related terms include tuners and tuning pegs.
Upholstery refers to the padding and covering of a musical instrum… #
Related terms include covering and padding.
Varnish is a type of finish used on musical instruments, particula… #
Related terms include lacquer and polish.
Vibration refers to the oscillation or movement of a musical instr… #
Related terms include sound wave and resonance.
Wiring refers to the electrical connections and circuitry of a mus… #
Related terms include circuit and electronics.
Woodworking refers to the craft of working with wood to build or <… #
Related terms include luthier and instrument maker.