Abat-voix
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In religious art and architecture, an abat-voix (from French abat-voix, or sounding-board) is a sort of canopy which is placed above a pulpit and which serves the purpose of reflecting the preacher's voice toward the audience.
[edit] See also
- Baldachin - canopy over altar or throne
- Chhatri
- Sounding board
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