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What is some flute terminology?

Here are some important flute terminology:

Embouchure: The way the player's lips are shaped and positioned against the blowhole of the flute.

Head joint: The top part of the flute, which contains the blowhole and the lip plate.

Body: The main section of the flute.

Footjoint: The bottom part of the flute.

Keys: The levers that are pressed to open and close the holes on the flute.

Key work: The arrangement of keys on the flute.

Pads: The small pieces of felt or cork that cover the holes in the flute.

Rods: The metal rods that connect the keys to the pads.

Springs: The metal springs that hold the pads in place.

Screw: The metal screws that hold the key work in place.

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