Chordophone: meaning, definitions and examples
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chordophone
[ ˈkɔːrdəˌfoʊn ]
musical instrument
A chordophone is a class of musical instruments that produce sound by vibrating strings. This group includes instruments such as violins, guitars, and pianos. Chordophones are categorized based on how the strings are set into vibration, whether by plucking, bowing, or striking.
Synonyms
string instrument, stringed instrument.
Examples of usage
- The violin is a popular chordophone used in classical music.
- Guitars are versatile chordophones found in many music genres.
- The piano, a large chordophone, can play both melody and harmony.
Translations
Translations of the word "chordophone" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cordofone
🇮🇳 संगीत वाद्य (संगीत वाद्ययंत्र)
🇩🇪 Saiteninstrument
🇮🇩 kordofon
🇺🇦 хордофон
🇵🇱 chordofon
🇯🇵 弦楽器 (げんがっき)
🇫🇷 chordophone
🇪🇸 cordófono
🇹🇷 kordofon
🇰🇷 현악기 (현악기)
🇸🇦 آلة وترية (آلات وترية)
🇨🇿 strunný nástroj
🇸🇰 strunový nástroj
🇨🇳 弦乐器 (xián yuè qì)
🇸🇮 strunasti instrument
🇮🇸 strengjahljóðfæri
🇰🇿 сымды аспап
🇬🇪 ძუ instrument
🇦🇿 saitli alət
🇲🇽 cordófono
Etymology
The term 'chordophone' originates from the Greek words 'chorde', meaning 'string', and 'phone', meaning 'sound' or 'voice'. It was first introduced in the classification of musical instruments by Hornbostel and Sax in the early 20th century. This classification system aimed to categorize instruments based on the method of sound production. The chordophone classification encompasses a wide range of instruments that use strings as their primary means of sound generation. Over time, chordophones have evolved in design and usage across various cultures, with unique variations, such as the sitar in India and the banjo in American folk music. The study of chordophones also helps in understanding the development of musical styles and techniques in different musical traditions.