"soundtable" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: soundtables [plural]
Etymology: From sound + table. Etymology templates: {{af|en|sound|table}} sound + table Head templates: {{en-noun}} soundtable (plural soundtables)
  1. (music) A thin surface covering the opening of the sound box of a string instrument, which vibrates and amplifies the sound produced by the instrument. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-soundtable-en-noun-SK7e-E5c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for soundtable meaning in English (2.0kB)

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