purfling

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Scope note
Inlaid decorative and protective wood, plastic, or other material placed along the edges of a chordophone's belly, back, or fretboard. The term is usually used chiefly to refer to such edging on violins or guitars.
purfling
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026