Chordophone -

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

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

Strings cross a box and attach to a crossbar held by two arms. Ancient Greek Lyre , Kithara Most chordophones include a , such as a

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 Ancient Greek Lyre , Kithara Chordophones are found

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

Sound in a chordophone is generated when a string is set into motion by one of four primary methods: : Using fingers or a plectrum (e.g., guitar, harp).