What is a piece of ebony or other material attached to the lower end of a violin or similar instrument, to which the strings are fastened called?
tailpiece — A piece of ebony or other material attached to the lower end of a violin or similar instrument, to which the strings are fastened. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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