Chordophone Now

Hitting the strings with hammers or sticks (e.g., piano , hammered dulcimer).

While Western traditions often group these as the "string family," the chordophone designation is more inclusive, covering global instruments like the Chinese , the Spanish vihuela , and the Ukrainian bandura . chordophone

A simple string stretched between two ends of a flexible stick. Berimbau, Ancient Bows ⏳ Historical Context Hitting the strings with hammers or sticks (e

Sweeping across multiple strings (e.g., banjo, guitar). The Five Main Types covering global instruments like the Chinese

Using fingers or a plectrum (e.g., harp, guitar, ukulele ).