peg box in British English
(pɛɡ bɒks)
noun
music
the head of a stringed instrument, with several pegs that can be turned so as to tune strings wound around them
This pegbox carved in a horse's head shape blends a cello's rich sounds with thefinesse of a violin.
Image ofpeg box
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