Also means
resonating body of an instrument
Usage Note
Klangkörper can mean the resonating body of an instrument (e.g. the soundbox of a guitar) or, figuratively, a full orchestra or ensemble as a unified sonic entity. Common in reviews: ein homogener Klangkörper (a homogeneous orchestra).
Examples
"Der Klangkörper des Orchesters wirkte an diesem Abend sehr geschlossen."
Natural Translation
The orchestra's sound body seemed very unified that evening.
Literal Translation
The sound-body of the orchestra appeared that evening very closed.
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