soundboard

/ˌsaʊn(d)ˈbɔərd/
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Other forms: soundboards

Definitions of soundboard
  1. noun
    (music) resonator consisting of a thin board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument
    synonyms: sounding board
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    type of:
    cavity resonator, resonating chamber, resonator
    a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
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