purfling

Speech parts

1. purfling - Noun

2. purfling - Verb

Meaning

Ornamentation on the border of a thing; specifically, the inlaid border of a musical instrument, as a violin.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

tenderloin border edge binding margin decoration trim periphery fringe piping embroidery ornament ornamentation trimming adornment
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Antonyms

center centre body base basis focus
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Examples

A round or oval sound hole may be covered or bordered with decorative rosettes or purfling. Source: Internet

Faber (2006), pp. 29–30 However, the precision with which he carved the heads and inserted the purfling quickly marked him as one of the most dextrous craftsmen in the world, a prime example of this being the 1690 "Tuscan" violin. Source: Internet

Each one is primarily chosen for their aesthetic effect and can be decorated with inlays and purfling. Source: Internet

Binding and purfling materials are generally made of either wood or high quality plastic materials. Source: Internet

Binding and purfling materials are generally made of either wood or plastic. Source: Internet

Less expensive instruments typically have painted purfling. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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