noun
- the flat or slightly curved surface on the neck of a stringed instrument (such as a guitar or violin) against which the strings are pressed to change pitch
Usage: also called a fingerboard
Examples
- She practiced scales on the guitar fretboard every day.
- The fretboard was made of rosewood and had inlaid position markers.
- Learning to navigate the fretboard is essential for any guitarist.
- He ran his fingers along the fretboard to find the correct notes.
- The fretboard of a violin is smooth, unlike a guitar's ridged surface.
- A well-maintained fretboard improves both playability and tone.