Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. sound device components
7. chordophone components

Anotations

Scope note:

The projecting handles of chordophones such as lutes, violins, viols, and guitars, carrying the fingerboard and held by the player with one hand as the other plucks or bows the strings. They may be separate pieces attached by glue or nails, or integral to the body of the instrument.