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fretboard

/ˈfretbɔːrd/ /ˈfrɛtbɔːrd/

Meanings
noun
A fret or plate put over the neck of musical instruments or its fingerboard, to create a different sound of notes.

Examples :

"The guitarist carefully cleaned the fretboard of his acoustic guitar before practicing. "
music part technical

Related Words

Illustration guitarist

guitarist noun

/ɡɪˈtɑːrɪst/ /ɡəˈtɑːrɪst/

Someone who plays a guitar.

"My brother is a talented guitarist. "

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acoustic noun

/əˈkuːstɪk/

A medicine or other agent to assist hearing.

"The doctor prescribed an acoustic to help improve his grandfather's hearing. "

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cleaned verb

/kliːnd/

To remove dirt from a place or object.

"Can you clean the windows today?"

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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practicing noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹæktɪzɪŋ/

The act of one who practices.

"Her diligent practicing on the piano led to a stunning performance at the recital. "

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instruments noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

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before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

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create verb

/kɹiːˈeɪt/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

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fingerboard noun

/ˈfɪŋɡərbɔrd/ /ˈfɪŋɡərˌbɔrd/

A flat or roughly flat strip on the neck of a stringed instrument, against which the strings are pressed to shorten the vibrating length and produce notes of higher pitches.

"The violinist carefully placed her fingers on the fingerboard to play the high notes in the sonata. "

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musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "

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guitar noun

/ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/

A stringed musical instrument, of European origin, usually with a fretted fingerboard and six strings, played with the fingers or a plectrum (guitar pick).

"My brother plays the guitar beautifully. "