Strips of carved wood glued to the inside face or back of a stringed instrument's sound board that both strengthen the sound board and allow it to vibrate to create a pleasing tone. Too little bracing will cause the soundboard to warp or break; too much bracing will create a dull tone.
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Strips of carved wood glued to the inside face or back of a stringed instrument's sound board that both strengthen the sound board and allow it to vibrate to create a pleasing tone. Too little bracing will cause the soundboard to warp or break; too much bracing will create a dull tone.