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SOUND-POST [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • String Instruments
DEF

Dowl of Swiss pine, spruce or other softwood inserted upright in the body of violins and set close to the right foot of the bridge.

CONT

[The soundpost] serves to transmit the vibrations from the belly to back. Its position is highly critical, as even a minute change will alter the tone. The soundpost is kept in place by pressure of the strings fitting the curvatures of back and belly very closely.

Key term(s)
  • sound-post

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à cordes
DEF

Petite pièce cylindrique en sapin, qui dans les instruments à cordes, est placée entre la table et le fond, sous le pied droit du chevalet.

Spanish

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