Mouthpiece

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Mouthpiece usually refers to the part of an object which comes near or in contact with one's mouth during use, such as the mouthpiece of a smoking pipe, telephone or musical instrument.

It is also used figuratively and with negative connotations to indicate the role of a spokesperson or mass media venue that is used to perpetuate the views or agenda of another, as in "the newspaper became a mouthpiece for its owner's political views."

Note the following articles:

• Mouthpiece (scuba), a component of a scuba diving or industrial breathing set.
• Mouthpiece (woodwind), a component of a woodwind instrument.
• Mouthpiece (brass), a component of a brass instrument.
• Mouthpiece (band), a hardcore punk band.
• Mouthpiece (comics), a DC comics character
• Mouthguard, a piece of sports equipment.