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Music - Stringed Instruments

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

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autoharp
autoharp
[noun]

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

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balalaika
balalaika
[noun]

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

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banjo
banjo
[noun]

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

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bouzouki
bouzouki
[noun]

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

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bass guitar

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

Ex: He played a funky groove on his bass guitar that got everyone dancing. 
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guzheng
guzheng
[noun]

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

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harp
harp
[noun]

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

Ex: She practiced the harp diligently every day to prepare for the upcoming recital. 
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Hawaiian guitar

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

Ex: The Hawaiian guitar adds a distinctive melodic texture to traditional Hawaiian music, evoking the serene beauty of the islands. 
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lute
lute
[noun]

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

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mandolin
mandolin
[noun]

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

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oud
oud
[noun]

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

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psaltery
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 ancient psaltery, with its delicate strings and haunting melody, evoked a sense of serenity and tranquility. 
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cello
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: She played a soulful melody on the cello during the orchestra concert. 
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Celtic harp

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

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cimbalom
cimbalom
[noun]

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

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santur
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

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sarod
sarod
[noun]

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

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sitar
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

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cittern
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

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tanpura
tanpura
[noun]

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

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ukulele
ukulele
[noun]

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

Ex: At the luau, the musicians serenaded us with the gentle melodies of the ukulele, transporting us to the shores of Waikiki. 
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veena
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

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viola
viola
[noun]

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

Ex: Sarah began playing viola in her middle school orchestra and fell in love with the warmth of its tone. 
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violin
violin
[noun]

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

Ex: Can you show me the proper way to hold the violin bow? 
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zither
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

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hurdy-gurdy

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

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kora
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

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lyre
lyre
[noun]

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

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thumb piano

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

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viol
viol
[noun]

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

Ex: Violins were a later development, taking over in the 17th century from the older family of viols which had been more popular. 
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violoncello

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

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double bass

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

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guitar
guitar
[noun]

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

Ex: He is practicing fingerpicking techniques on the guitar. 
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electric guitar

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

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dulcimer
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

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marxophone

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

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crwth
crwth
[noun]

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

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Pikasso guitar

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

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musical saw

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

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rubab
rubab
[noun]

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

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steel guitar

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

Ex: The steel guitar added a distinct twang to the country song. 
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