chordophone

/ˈkɔrdəfoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical instrument that produces sound when a string is plucked or strummed, including the piano, harp, and guitar, which are characterized by the vibration of strings when they are struck or plucked.

“The concert featured a variety of chordophones, including the piano and the harp.”

Synonyms

  • plucked string instrument
  • stringed instrument

Antonyms

  • electronic instrument
  • pneumatic instrument