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What holds the slide in position of the microscope?

The slide on a microscope is typically held in place by a mechanical stage, which has clips or a spring-loaded mechanism to secure the slide into position. Some microscopes also have a stage stop to prevent the slide from moving too far in any direction.


Which instrument would you use to study a drop of pond water on a slide?

Magnifying / Microscope lens


What science instrument uses slides?

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What is difference between structure and mechanism?

A structure refers to the arrangement of elements within a system, while a mechanism describes the process or series of steps that lead to a specific outcome. Essentially, structure is the form, whereas mechanism is the function or operation. In other words, structure is the framework, while mechanism is the way things work within that framework.


What is the difference between a definite and indefinite pitched instrument?

A definite pitched instrument produces sound at fixed frequencies that are constant at each position or setting. Example: a piano is a definite pitched instrament. When you press Middle C on the Keyboard the same tone occurs every time. "Digital sound is another example" Where a indefinate pitched instrument is linear or analog in that there is no specific separation between notes. Trombones are a great example, because the slide allows the instrument to not only play a clear precise note such a Middle C, you can plan an near infinate numbers of tones between Middle C and C sharp by minute changes in the position of the slide. Another way to look at it is, stairs versus ramps. You go up and down stair in measured amounts, no stopping between steps. A ramp has infinite points you can stop and start from. Hope this helps.

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What sort of instrument is the trombone?

A brass instrument with a slide to make notes


What is the word for a slide of notes when played on a instrument?

On piano and other keyed instruments, this is called a glissando.


Which brass instrument can play a sliding of notes very well?

That would be the trombone, as it changes notes by use of a slide rather than valves.


What is different about the Trombone compared to the other brass instruments?

The trombone has a slide that can be moved to change the pitch of notes rather than valves or keys that lengthen the tubing to change the pitch of notes like other brass instruments. And there are a lot more than 3 other brass instruments.


What is the function of the trombone key in relation to playing the instrument?

The trombone key is used to change the pitch of the instrument by extending or retracting the slide, which alters the length of the tubing and produces different notes.


What do you do to your brass instrument to play different notes?

You can either press down or release valves , or you can adjust the slide on a trombone . You also can adjust the 'airspeed' to change the pitch without changing the valves or slide


What is the definition of a tuning slide and how does it function in musical instruments?

A tuning slide is a movable part on a musical instrument, typically found on brass instruments like trumpets or trombones. It is used to adjust the length of the instrument, which changes the pitch of the notes produced. By moving the tuning slide in or out, musicians can fine-tune the instrument to play in tune with other instruments or to adjust for temperature or humidity changes.


What does the trombone have that other brass instruments do not have?

Unlike the rest of the brass family, trombones change notes by moving a slide instead of using valves.


How does the sliding mechanism work on slide cell phones?

The sliding mechanism joins the phone to the keyboard. The mechanism causes the keyboard to slide out from underneath the phone.


Can the slide move on a valve trombone?

Slides on any valved brass instrument can be adjusted for tuning, but they don't move enough to completely change notes.


What instrument is played by moving a slide back and fourth?

A trombone is an instrument that is played moving a slide back and forth.


What causes the pitch of the brass instruments to change?

Brass instruments have a brassy timbre due to the size of the bore (the hole), and how much emphasis is being put in to playing the instrument in order to generate the noise quality from the instrument.