Tavola armonica literally translates to "harmonic board" or "soundboard." In musical instruments, it refers specifically to the part of the instrument that vibrates and transmits the sound waves. This most commonly refers to the soundboard of a string instrument like a harp, guitar, or mandolin. The soundboard amplifies and resonates the strings' vibrations to produce the instrument's sound.
The Italian term for belly or table of a stringed instrument.
In addition, you can familiarize yourself with the terms:
- [English] table
- [English] belly
- [French] table d'harmonie (f)
- [German] Decke (f)
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