Noun: embouchure 'óm-bû,shûr or ,óm-bû'shûr
- The aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly
"The trumpet player's embouchure was perfect";
- mouthpiece
- The way a player positions their mouth and lips on a wind instrument
"A proper embouchure is crucial for producing a clear tone on the trumpet"
Derived forms: embouchures
Type of: aperture
Part of: breath, wind, wind instrument
Encyclopedia: Embouchure