soundboard
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🇺🇸
/ˈsaʊndˌbɔrd/
🇬🇧
/ˈsaʊndˌbɔːd/
sound reflection
Etymology
'soundboard' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'sound' and 'board', where 'sound' meant 'noise' and 'board' referred to a flat surface.
'sound' and 'board' combined in Middle English to form 'soundboard', eventually becoming the modern English word 'soundboard'.
Initially, it referred to a physical board that reflected sound, but over time it evolved to also mean a person or group used for feedback.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a board or surface that reflects sound waves, often used in musical instruments to enhance sound quality.
The piano's soundboard is crucial for its rich tone.
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Noun 2
a person or group used as a source of feedback or ideas.
She used her friends as a soundboard for her new business ideas.
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Last updated: 2025/03/04 17:07