Chinrest
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃɪnˌɹɛst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chinrest is a noun meaning (music, lutherie) A shaped piece of wood, plastic, etc. attached to the body of a violin or viola to aid in the positioning of the player's chin against on the instrument.
Meaning
(music, lutherie) A shaped piece of wood, plastic, etc. attached to the body of a violin or viola to aid in the positioning of the player's chin against on the instrument.
Word Forms
- chinrests
- chin-rest
- chin rest
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kerfing, scroll, purfling, string, curl, rocker.
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