Chordophone

Strings cross a box and attach to a crossbar held by two arms. Ancient Greek Lyre , Kithara

: Rubbing a bow across the strings (e.g., violin, cello).

While "string instrument" is the common term, chordophones are scientifically divided into five categories based on the relationship between the strings and the instrument's frame: Description Common Examples Strings stretch across a resonator and up a neck. Guitar , Violin, Banjo, Sitar Zithers Strings are stretched across a body or box with no neck. Piano , Dulcimer, Harpsichord Harps chordophone

: Hitting the strings with a hammer (e.g., piano, hammered dulcimer).

A single string stretched between the two ends of a flexible stick. Berimbau, Mouth Bow 🌍 Global & Historical Impact Strings cross a box and attach to a

Strings are stretched at an angle between a resonator and a neck. Orchestral Harp , Irish Harp

Most chordophones include a , such as a hollow wooden body or a stretched membrane, which amplifies the vibration and gives the instrument its distinct volume and tone. 🎼 The Five Basic Types Guitar , Violin, Banjo, Sitar Zithers Strings are

Chordophones are found in nearly every culture, ranging from the ancient of Greece to modern electric guitars. They are often classified into two broader structural groups: UW Ethnomusicology Archives: Chordophones