DE in der Mitte playing_position_playing_position_in_der_mitte_i_midten core term Support my free tools
How is in der Mitte played?
Play or strike in the central area defined for the instrument while retaining the specified implement, stroke and dynamic. Centre contact often emphasises lower modes on a membrane and may feel fuller than an edge stroke, but bars, cymbals and other surfaces have different nodal patterns and recommended playing areas, so no single tone colour or exact geometric point follows from the words alone.
How does in der Mitte sound?
more central and fuller sound
In context
In der Mitte is a German playing-area direction meaning in the centre. It often contrasts with am Rand, but placement, resonance, projection and safe technique remain instrument-specific. The constructed i. d. M. lacked three direct expansions of the complete musical phrase, so the headword remains written out.
Equivalent terms
- FR au milieu
- EN in the middle
- DA i midten