Definition

A long, flat piece of wood on the neck of a stringed instrument where players press the strings to create different notes.

Example

The musician skillfully moved his fingers along the fingerboard to play a beautiful melody.

Conversation

Did you see how I fixed my guitar's fingerboard yesterday?

Yeah, it looks great! What did you use?

I just sanded it down a bit and applied some oil for shine.

Good call! A nice fingerboard makes a huge difference in sound.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fingerboard → It is formed from "finger" (from Old English "fingra", meaning the digit of the hand) and "board" (from Old English "bord", meaning a flat piece of wood or surface). The word "fingerboard" refers to a flat surface on which fingers are placed, often used in musical instruments or games.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'finger' as the digit you use and a 'board' as a flat surface — together, a fingerboard is a flat surface for your fingers to play on.

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