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
    Hyponym
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    balalaika  harp  lute  mandolin