What is another word for fretted instrument?
Pronunciation: [fɹˈɛtɪd ˈɪnstɹəmənt] (IPA) 
A fretted instrument, also known as a stringed instrument, is a musical instrument that produces sound with the help of strings that are stretched and then plucked or struck. There are different types of fretted instruments, each with its unique sound and style. Some popular fretted instruments include the guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, mandolin, and banjo. These instruments have been used in various genres of music, from classical to folk and rock. Although they have different names, these instruments all have something in common: they feature frets, which are metal wires that help the musician press down on the strings to create different notes.
