See hold-down arm.
Indian block
See wood block.
inlay
See veneer.
inner player
Term used circa 1900-1910 to describe a home player piano of the type with the pneumatic mechanisms built into the case (in contrast to the earlier push-up piano player type). Term not generally used by collectors today; inner-players are simply referred to as player pianos.
instant stop
On early musical movements, ca. 1820-60. A lever that acts upon the governor and permits the repairman to stop the mechanism at once to allow for critical adjustments.