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World Service,1 min

How different woods can affect the sound of music

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Many musical instruments are made of wood - including acoustic guitars and cellos. But as materials expert Zoe Laughlin explains, the type of wood can make a significant difference to the sound they make. By comparing spruce and plywood, Zoe reveals why. (Image: Acoustic guitar, Credit: Getty Images.)

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