A jazz flute pipe (also listed in this Glossary) with a thin diaphragm of metal, plastic, or other substance mounted in a circular hole in the front of the pipe. When the pipe sounds, the diaphragm resonates and produces a buzzing kazoo-like sound. Usually fitted with a jazz tremolo mechanism. * Synonyms: vibraton, vibraphone.
Viennese flute
Orchestral flute (also listed in this Glossary).
viola da gamba pipe
Pipe organ string-toned rank of delicate tone, imitative of the stringed instrument from which it derives its name.
viola pipe
Organ pipe of 8′ or 16′ pitch, imitative of the orchestral viola; somewhat smoother sounding than the violin pipe.
ride cymbal
Medium-sized cymbal struck with a hard beater, frequently played on every beat, adding a driving rhythm or pulse to the music. Widely used in dance bands and certain Decap dance organs.