purfling

noun

1. (music, chiefly lutherie) Two very narrow strips of black wood enclosing a lighter-coloured strip of wood set close to the edge of the top and back of a string instrument such as a violin, cello or a guitar, following its outline. Double, painted-on and decorative patterns of purfling are also found.

- The purfling on this violin is exceptionally beautiful.

verb

1. present participle of purfle