Phrase guide

sound hole

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An opening in the belly of a stringed instrument that increases its volume and enhances its tone quality.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: occhio

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a hole in a soundboard (as of a violin) designed to resonate with the tones

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hole

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: ääniaukko — an opening in a stringed musical instrument
  • French: rosace — an opening in a stringed musical instrument
  • German: Schallloch — an opening in a stringed musical instrument
  • German: Schall-Loch — an opening in a stringed musical instrument
  • Norwegian Bokmål: lydhull — an opening in a stringed musical instrument
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: lydhòl — an opening in a stringed musical instrument
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: ljodhol — an opening in a stringed musical instrument
  • Polish: otwór rezonansowy — an opening in a stringed musical instrument
  • Swedish: ljudhål — an opening in a stringed musical instrument