The difference between Tailcord and Tailgut

When used as nouns, tailcord means ., whereas tailgut means a cord which loops through the tailpiece and around the endpin of stringed musical instruments, and which is held at tension by a knot to secure the tailpiece to the body, traditionally made only of gut but now also made of nylon, wire and other synthetic materials.


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  1. Tailcord as a noun (lutherie):

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  1. Tailgut as a noun (music, lutherie):

    A cord which loops through the tailpiece and around the endpin of stringed musical instruments, and which is held at tension by a knot to secure the tailpiece to the body, traditionally made only of gut but now also made of nylon, wire and other synthetic materials.

  2. Tailgut as a noun (anatomy):

    The portion of the gut beyond the anus.

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