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David Hitchin <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:45:16 +0100
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At 03:25 PM 22-06-17, Chris Vandekerkhove asked:

>Is there somewhere an online list which translates the different parts of a
>harpsichord in multiple languages? By preference something with pictures as
>well?

I am very doubtful that such a venture could succeed. My experience 
is with automatic translation of texts about pipe organs. The console 
may become a 'greenhouse' or a 'cash desk'. A montre (display pipe) 
becomes 'a watch'. A stop can become a 'game', and so on.

David 

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