Chordophone

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

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 chordophone

Strings are stretched at an angle between a resonator and a neck. Orchestral Harp , Irish Harp : Rubbing a bow across the strings (e

: Occasionally, strings are sounded by the wind (e.g., Aeolian harp). Orchestral Harp , Irish Harp : Occasionally, strings

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

A single string stretched between the two ends of a flexible stick. Berimbau, Mouth Bow 🌍 Global & Historical Impact

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