bagting
bágtìng with stress marks
instrument strings, anchor wires
Usage Note
Bagting refers to taut strings such as those on a musical instrument or the guy-wires securing a mast or post. In a musical context it emphasizes the tension and resonance of the string. It is a relatively specialized term and appears more in literature than everyday conversation.
Examples
" Naputol ang bagting ng gitara. "
Natural Translation
The guitar string snapped.
Literal Translation
Snapped the string of-the guitar.
" Naputol ang isa sa mga bagting ng gitara. "
Natural Translation
One of the guitar strings snapped.
Literal Translation
Broke the one of-the strings of-the guitar.
" Habang tumutugtog ang manunugtog, biglang naputol ang isang bagting ng kaniyang biyolin sa gitna ng konsiyerto. "
Natural Translation
While the player was playing, one string of his violin suddenly snapped in the middle of the concert.
Literal Translation
While playing the player, suddenly snapped the one string of his violin in middle of concert.
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