Music - Stringed Instruments

Here you will learn some English words related to stringed instruments such as "harp", "cello", and "santur".

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
Music
autoharp [noun]

a musical instrument resembling a small harp that employs a button-controlled mechanism for selecting chords

a stringed musical instrument from Russian origin with a triangular body and three strings

banjo [noun]

a stringed musical instrument with a circular body and a long neck

bouzouki [noun]

a stringed musical instrument of Greek origin with a long neck and round body

a type of electric guitar that produces the lowest pitch in the family of guitars

Ex: She loved the rich , deep tones of her bass guitar .
guzheng [noun]

a traditional Chinese plucked zither with a long history, characterized by its distinctive sound and unique playing technique

harp [noun]

a triangular musical instrument with a row of strings that are stretched vertically, played with the fingers

Ex: He studied classical music and became skilled at playing the harp from a young age .

a variant of the standard guitar played horizontally across the lap, known for its slack-key tuning and fingerpicking technique

Ex:
lute [noun]

an early stringed instrument with a rounded body and a long neck that is played like a guitar

mandolin [noun]

a stringed musical instrument with a curved back and four pairs of metal strings, played with a plectrum

oud [noun]

a string instrument with a pear-shaped body, 11 strings and a short neck that is fretless

psaltery [noun]

a stringed musical instrument featuring a flat wooden soundboard with strings stretched across it, traditionally played by plucking or striking the strings

Ex: The musician skillfully plucked the strings of the psaltery , producing a beautiful melody that captivated the audience .
cello [noun]

a large musical instrument of the violin family that is held upright and is played by pulling a bow across its strings

Ex: The cello 's deep and resonant tones filled the concert hall with emotion .

a small harp that is used in Irish or Scottish folk music

cimbalom [noun]

a large musical instrument with a trapezoidal box or board in which strings are stretched, played by fingers or two small hammers

santur [noun]

a traditional Persian hammered dulcimer, known for its distinctive sound produced by striking strings with small hammers, often used in Middle Eastern and Persian music

sarod [noun]

a fretless stringed musical instrument from India, known for its deep, resonant sound and intricate melodies, commonly used in Hindustani classical music

sitar [noun]

a stringed instrument of the Indian origin with a round body, long neck and two sets of metal strings that are plucked to make sound

cittern [noun]

a stringed instrument that was popular during the Renaissance with a pear-shaped body and a neck that was thicker under the treble strings

tanpura [noun]

a traditional Indian stringed instrument used for providing a continuous drone in Indian classical music, known for its rich and meditative sound

ukulele [noun]

a small, four-stringed musical instrument resembling a guitar, originating from Hawaii

Ex: The ukulele 's cheerful tones added a touch of whimsy to the folk song , creating a delightful musical atmosphere .
veena [noun]

a traditional Indian plucked string instrument with a long neck and resonating body, known for its rich and melodic sound, commonly used in Indian classical music

viola [noun]

a string instrument that is slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower and producing deeper sounds

Ex: Though not as prominent as the first violins , the violas help create the rich texture of the full orchestra .
violin [noun]

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

Ex: She plays the violin with grace and precision .
zither [noun]

a stringed instrument used in folk music consisting of a flat thin body and many strings stretched across that is played by fingers or a plectrum

a musical instrument played by turning a handle and pressing keys that make a wheel turn against the strings and create a tune

kora [noun]

a West African string instrument with a round body and 21 strings that is played like a harp and is similar to the lute

lyre [noun]

a small U-shaped string instrument similar to the harp originated in ancient Greece

any of the group of African musical instruments with a row of narrow metal pieces that is hold in the hands and played with the thumbs

viol [noun]

an early string instrument similar to a violin, typically featuring six strings and played with a bow

Ex: During the Renaissance and Baroque eras , consorts of viols were a common ensemble and helped shape what is now known as viol technique .

a large musical instrument of the violin family, with four strings that are tuned in perfect fifths

the largest member of the violin family in the modern symphony orchestra that produces the lowest pitch

guitar [noun]

a musical instrument, usually with six strings, that we play by pulling the strings with our fingers or with a plectrum

Ex: They play the guitar together during jam sessions .

a guitar capable of converting the vibration of its strings into electrical impulses using a pickup

dulcimer [noun]

a stringed musical instrument with a trapezoidal board or box that is played by hitting the metal strings with a pair of light hammers

a unique, vintage musical instrument with a small keyboard and metal strings that are struck with hammers, producing a tinkling and bell-like sound

crwth [noun]

a historical, bowed musical instrument from Wales, characterized by its boxy shape, multiple strings, and unique playing technique

a unique multi-neck guitar with intricate string arrangements, designed by luthier Linda Manzer

a saw that is used as a musical instrument, played by a bow and bent to produce different notes

rubab [noun]

a traditional plucked musical instrument from Afghanistan, known for its pear-shaped body, resonant sound, and intricate melodies

a type of guitar played horizontally, typically with a metal slide or bar to fret the strings, producing a characteristic sliding sound

Ex: The band featured a steel guitar solo in their performance , captivating the audience with its emotive sound .