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sound post

A small wooden dowel placed inside the body of a stringed instrument, such as a violin or cello, to support the belly and transmit vibrations to the back.

Noun

pl: sound posts

This term is a specialized technical piece of terminology used primarily by luthiers and musicians. It refers to a critical structural component that is not glued in place but held by tension, making its precise positioning vital for the acoustic quality of the instrument.

Because it is a physical object that can be counted, it follows standard English pluralization rules. It is rarely used outside the context of string instrument maintenance and construction.

Meanings

Noun

A small wooden dowel placed inside the body of a stringed instrument, such as a violin or cello, to support the belly and transmit vibrations to the back.

The luthier carefully adjusted the sound post to improve the instrument's resonance.

Examples

The luthier carefully adjusted the sound post to improve the instruments projection.

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If the sound post falls over, the bridge will likely collapse.

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I think my sound post has shifted slightly since the weather changed.

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The sound post is often called the soul of the instrument in French.

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He spent hours fitting the sound post to get the tone just right.

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A misplaced sound post can cause a muffled or buzzy sound.

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Check if the sound post is standing vertically under the bridge.

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The spruce sound post transmits vibrations from the top plate to the back.

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My violin needs a new sound post because the old one cracked.

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