"sound hole" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sound holes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} sound hole (plural sound holes)
  1. (music) An opening in the belly of a stringed instrument that increases its volume and enhances its tone quality. Categories (topical): Musical instruments Synonyms: occhio, soundhole Translations (an opening in a stringed musical instrument): ääniaukko (Finnish), lydhull [neuter] (Norwegian (bokmål)), lydhòl [neuter] (Norwegian (nynorsk)), ljodhol [neuter] (Norwegian (nynorsk)), ljudhål [neuter] (Swedish)
    Sense id: en-sound_hole-en-noun-efbT--Ye Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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