soundbox

American  

[sound-boks] / ˈsaʊndˌbɒks /

noun

1. a chamber in a musical instrument, as the body of a violin, for increasing the sonority of its tone.

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soundbox British  

/ ˈsaʊndˌbɒks /

noun

1. the resonating chamber of the hollow body of a violin, guitar, etc

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Etymology

Origin of soundbox

First recorded in 1870–75; sound ¹ + box ¹

Example Sentences

“We always try to be really respectful and keep it below a certain decibel. And we soundbox it in so we’re not pushing sound out over the water,” Herndon said.

From Seattle Times

On Christmas Day, 1999, both my brothers, ages 12 and 13, gave my mom a gift they thought fitting for teacher-types like her: “The Very Quiet Cricket,” complete with a chirping soundbox in the middle.

From Los Angeles Times

In the world of sports fans, there are those who nervously wait for kickoff in their living room, that 55-inch flat screen with the super-duper soundbox adjusted just right.

From Seattle Times

I have primed myself for the match by reading Candide while playing Daft Punk on the soundbox.

From The Guardian

However, Dr Whiteley points out that the shape of the soundbox is not as important as the talent of the violinist.

From BBC