Chordophone
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noun.
a stringed instrument of the group including harps, lutes, lyres, and zithers.
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noun.
Any
stringed
musical instrument
.
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noun.
a stringed instrument of the group including harps, lutes, lyres, and zithers
Word Usage
"In the mid-'70s Dabiré studied abroad in Denmark and toured Italy, where he would learn the chordophone and Indian percussion instruments."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
stringed instrument
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
balalaika
harp
lute
mandolin