General Knowledge Quiz 1
Violins
#1. What is the name of the small internal wooden dowel that supports the treble side of the bridge and transmits vibrations through the violins body
What is the name of the small internal wooden dowel that supports the treble side of the bridge and transmits vibrations through the violin’s body?
Correct Answer: Soundpost
Often referred to as the “soul” (l’âme) of the violin, the soundpost is a small, carefully cut spruce dowel held in place by friction inside the instrument. It is arguably the most vital acoustic component of the violin, as it acts as a lever, transferring the energy of the strings from the top plate to the back plate. Even a move of less than a millimeter can fundamentally change the instrument’s sound.
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