bass-barn.
/ˈbeɪsbɑː/ Music.
An oblong piece of wood fixed lengthwise within the belly of various musical instruments of the violin type, to strengthen it against the pressure of the left foot of the bridge.
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1833 T. Fardely tr. J. A. Otto Treat. Violin iv. 44 A tubby or scratching tone..will probably be found to be occasioned by the too great length of the bass bar stopping the vibration of the belly.
1838 Penny Mag. 30 June The bar of harmony or bass-bar, was placed under the middle of the instrument.
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