The device for measuring the mass andor the moisture of a material running through a spinning preparation machine is distinguished in that it has a microwave resonator and associated adapted measurement electronics. A pitch detecting portion 130 detects a pitch of a performed note inputted via a microphone 20 and input portion 120. The clinical element processor is to form a frame from instances of the queried data. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment. Each mixing tank flow channel connects each supply tank to the mixing tank. A second resilient member urges the first tooth toward engagement with the plunger.