soundhole

noun
UK /ˈsaʊndhəʊl/
US /ˈsaʊndhoʊl/

A soundhole is the round hole in a guitar that lets the sound come out.

She peeked through the soundhole to see the label inside the guitar.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The opening in the body of a stringed instrument such as a violin or lute that projects sound.

The violin's soundhole is shaped like a fancy letter f.

3. An opening in a speaker cabinet or enclosure that helps shape the sound.

The speaker's soundhole lets the bass come through more strongly.

4. A hole in a wind instrument or whistle through which air escapes to make sound.

He covered the soundhole with his finger to change the note.