Sounding Board (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person whose reactions to something serve as an indication of its acceptability; "I would use newspapermen as a sounding board for such policies".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
(music) resonator consisting of a thin board whose vibrations reinforce the sound of the instrument.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The guitar's sounding board amplified the vibrations of the strings, creating a rich and full sound.
- The luthier carefully crafted the violin's sounding board to bring out the instrument's warm and mellow tones.
- The acoustic guitar's sounding board was made of high-quality spruce, giving the instrument a clear and crisp sound.
- The resonator guitar's sounding board was designed to project the sound forward, making it perfect for blues and folk music.
- The piano's sounding board was made of Sitka spruce, which helped to enhance the instrument's dynamic range and tonal depth.