soundhole
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A soundhole is an opening cut into the body of a stringed instrument, such as a guitar, violin, or lute, that allows sound to project outward from the resonating chamber.
The shape varies by instrument—guitars typically have a round soundhole, while violins have f-shaped holes called f-holes.
The size and placement of the soundhole affects the instrument's tone and volume.
The luthier carefully positioned the soundhole for optimal resonance.
Relating to sound
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Amplified oscillation at natural frequency
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- timbreSound's distinctive character
- toneQuality of sound
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harmonics · overtones · volume · brightness · warmth · depth · reverberation · vibration
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Relating to sound
- fretboardStringed instrument's neck face
- pickguardGuitar surface protector
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
saddle · nut · strings · tuning · peghead · rosette · body · dreadnought · parlor · classical
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Circular ribbon ornament
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resonance
Amplified oscillation at natural frequency
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- timbreSound's distinctive character
- toneQuality of sound
sustain · harmonics · overtones · volume · brightness · warmth · depth · reverberation · vibration · frequency
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