"string instrument" meaning in All languages combined

See string instrument on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: string instruments [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} string instrument (plural string instruments)
  1. (music) A musical instrument that produces sound by means of vibrating strings. Wikipedia link: string instrument Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: chordophone, stringed instrument Hyponyms: cello, double bass, viola, violin Derived forms: string instrumentalist
    Sense id: en-string_instrument-en-noun-FkXUh3Y3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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