Drawing a bow across strings to create sustained friction (e.g., violin, cello).
A simple string stretched between two ends of a flexible stick. Berimbau, Ancient Bows ⏳ Historical Context chordophone
Hitting the strings with hammers or sticks (e.g., piano , hammered dulcimer). Drawing a bow across strings to create sustained friction (e
Chordophones are divided into five categories based on the relationship between the strings and the resonator: Description Common Examples Strings stretch across a resonator and up a neck. Guitar, Violin, Lute, Banjo Zithers Strings are stretched across the body with no neck. Piano, Harpsichord, Dulcimer, Koto Harps Strings are stretched at an angle to the resonator. Orchestral Harp, Irish Harp Lyres Strings run to a crossbar held away from the resonator. Classical Greek Lyre Musical Bows chordophone