afterlength

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noun

The shorter length of string between the bridge and the tailpiece of a stringed instrument, on the other side from that which is usually played.

“Some luthiers believe it to be important to tune the afterlengths.”

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Meanings

nounafterlength (plural afterlengths)

plural afterlengths · alternative after length · alternative after-length

  1. artsThe shorter length of string between the bridge and the tailpiece of a stringed instrument, on the other side from that which is usually played.

    Some luthiers believe it to be important to tune the afterlengths.

Cite this entry
APA

afterlength. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/afterlength

MLA

“afterlength.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/afterlength. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “afterlength,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/afterlength.

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