What is Chinrest?
A '''chinrest''' is a part on a [[violin]]. It helps to hold the violin against the player's [[shoulder]]. A chinrest is usually made of [[wood]]. It is usually not glued on. Instead, metal clasps are used. These clasps are put against the side of the violin. They are held on by the [[tension]] of the screws in them. Older violins do not often have chinrests. {{music-stub}} [[Category:String instrument construction]]