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Stringed instruments

Scope note

Term traditionally used in the Western music tradition for instruments whose sound is produced by vibrating strings.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000203062

Broader Terms used

musical instrument

Equivalent Terms used

stringed instrument

Created

13yrs ago

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