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soundbox [ˈsaʊndˌbɒks]
n
(Music / Instruments) the resonating chamber of the hollow body of a violin, guitar, etc.
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Noun1.soundbox - a resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin)
body
cavity resonator, resonating chamber, resonator - a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
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soundbox [ˈsaʊndbɒks] N (Mus) → caja f de resonancia
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What we do know is that there are a number of inventions throughout history around the world that utilized the basic idea of a soundbox body, long fretted neck and varying numbers of strings, including the sitar, setar, and the chitar, a four stringed musical device that was renamed ''chitarra'' or ''guitarra'' when it reached Spain.
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And a school scarf stuffed in the soundbox to muffle the noise to avoid conflict with the Mum Who Must Be Obeyed.
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