fingerboard
2 synonyms for fingerboard, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A mostly flat piece running along an instrument's neck against which a player presses the strings to shorten them and so raise their pitch.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
clavier
fingerpost
How to use fingerboard
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
guitar fingerboard
violin fingerboard
fingerboard tricks
Fingerboard is a standard term among musicians and, separately, among finger-skateboarding hobbyists.
Etymology
Fingerboard is a plain compound, formed by putting together finger and board.
Full origin of fingerboard →Frequently asked questions
What is a fingerboard on a guitar?
It is the flat strip on the neck where you press the strings to play different notes.
What is a fingerboard toy?
It is a tiny skateboard or snowboard that you move and do tricks with using your fingers.
Why do players press down on the fingerboard?
Pressing a string against the fingerboard shortens the length that vibrates, which raises the pitch of the note.
