Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Sound Devices (hierarchy name)
5. sound devices (equipment)
6. [sound devices by acoustical characteristics]
7. chordophones

Anotations

Scope note:

Bowed instruments, the term for which appears in medieval Europe from the mid-12th century to the late 14th century. Its exact form seems to vary in different locations and periods, but it is related to "vièle," "fidel," and "rebec."