musical bows

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Scope note
Simple zitherlike chordophones found worldwide, consisting of a flexible stick curved by the tension of a string or, rarely, several strings, stretched between its ends, with or without a detachable resonator. Different types are plucked, struck, bowed, blown upon, or played by a combination of methods.
musical bows
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024