What is another word for stringed musical instrument?
Pronunciation: [stɹˈɪŋɡd mjˈuːzɪkə͡l ˈɪnstɹəmənt] (IPA) 
A stringed musical instrument is a term used to describe an instrument that produces sound through strings being vibrated by plucking, strumming or bowing. There are many synonyms for this term, including chordophone, harp, lute, lyre, mandolin, and guitar. The chordophone family of instruments includes the guitar, banjo, and ukulele, while the harp and its variants are characterized by their vertical strings. The lute and lyre are ancient instruments with pear-shaped and harp-shaped bodies, respectively. The mandolin 's flatback bronze body resembles a lute's, while its strings are arranged in pairs. Overall, the stringed musical instruments family is diverse and has shaped the music industry for centuries.
