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What is another word for string instruments?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈɪŋ ˈɪnstɹəmənts] (IPA)

The term "string instruments" is used to describe musical instruments that produce sound through the vibration of stretched strings. Some common synonyms for string instruments include "plucked string instruments" which cover instruments like guitar, banjo and mandolin. Another category is "bowed string instruments" which includes the orchestral instruments like violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Other synonyms for String instruments include "fretted string instruments," "unfretted string instruments," "acoustic string instruments," and "electric string instruments." Each of these synonyms is used to express the specific type or way in which the stringed instrument produces sound. While there are various types of stringed instruments, all of them have a significant role in the world of music.
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What are the hypernyms for String instruments?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    stringed instruments, bowed string instruments, hammered string instruments, plucked string instruments.

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  • In most places that are rich in guitar culture, everyone uses their fingers, like in Spain or Africa. In Japan there are string instruments played that way. It is not until you get in the States that you find people using picks.
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