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That's a fun question! Right now I can only think of:
1. "Washtub bass", a folk instrument made from a broom handle, a metal washtub, and something for a string; the string is attached to a screw or something in the center of the tub, which amplifies the string's vibration; different notes are made by pressing the string against the upright broom handle in different places, to change the length of the part of the string that is vibrating.
2. "Tromba marina", literally "marine Trumpet", which is actually a large single-stringed instrument played with a bow. It was around in the Middle Ages, I think; it was supposed to be a substitute for the regular trumpet used for signaling between ships, since the metal trumpets would corrode in the sea air. Though I can't imagine the sea air was good for string instruments either.
3. "Monochord", named for obvious reasons. This was a small single-string instrument used in the Middle Ages to demonstrate acoustical ratios for tuning, not really for performance as far as I know. For example, if you press down exactly in the middle of the string and pluck one side, you get a note an octave higher.
David Hamrick, Reference Librarian (and sometime washtub bassist)
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What are the most common unbowed instrument in an symphony orchestra?
For one thing, "string instruments" and "stringed instruments" are not the same. String instruments are the viol family and stringed instruments are any instrument that has strings. The piano and harp both qualify.Now, the piano is a percussion instrument that has strings and the harp is an unbowed stringed instrument.
What are Treble Strings on a Piano?
As on any other stringed instrument, the treble strings on a piano are the string that play the high notes. As on any other stringed instrument, the treble strings on a piano are the string that play the high notes.
There are more of these than any other instrument in the orchestra?
Violin, if you mean only string instruments. In other cases, the clarinet.
Why does the harp belong to the string instrument family?
A chordophone is any musical instrument which makes sounds by way of a vibrating string or strings stretched between 2 points. A stringed instrument is any musical instrument that has a string.
WHich string instrument can create the largest variety of sounds?
The harp has the broadest range of sounds of any string instruments.
What are the most common unbowed instrument in an symphony orchestra?
For one thing, "string instruments" and "stringed instruments" are not the same. String instruments are the viol family and stringed instruments are any instrument that has strings. The piano and harp both qualify.Now, the piano is a percussion instrument that has strings and the harp is an unbowed stringed instrument.
What are Treble Strings on a Piano?
As on any other stringed instrument, the treble strings on a piano are the string that play the high notes. As on any other stringed instrument, the treble strings on a piano are the string that play the high notes.
Does violins only play in string ensembles?
Violins are traditionally only played in string ensembles, but in these times, people like creativity, and something special. Violins are very special instruments, they can play with any instrument, string or not. :)
What instruments use a string or wire to produce sound?
any instrument in the string family
There are more of these than any other instrument in the orchestra?
Violin, if you mean only string instruments. In other cases, the clarinet.
Where are string instruments played?
Everywhere? Except for Antarctica, I don't think the penguins can play any instruments...
Why does the harp belong to the string instrument family?
A chordophone is any musical instrument which makes sounds by way of a vibrating string or strings stretched between 2 points. A stringed instrument is any musical instrument that has a string.
WHich string instrument can create the largest variety of sounds?
The harp has the broadest range of sounds of any string instruments.
What is 42 stringed guitar called?
low E string in a light gauge set, A string in a heavy gauge set. Strings can go on any size where you see say that 42 on
What do you call someone who makes musical instruments?
If its a stringed instrument like a violin or guitar, they're called a luthier. Don't think there is any special word for trumpet maker or clarinet maker. Trumpet artisan might work.
What is the name for a a group of several stringed instruments?
Could be any multiple number variation like, Duet, Trio, Quartet, etc etc.
What is the string instrument played by leperchauns?
Probably the Irish harp or the fiddle. Leprechauns are most commonly represented as playing the concertina, not any stringed instrument.
