What does "stringed instrument" mean?

Any musical instrument in which taut strings are plucked, bowed or struck in order to produce a sound.

What is a synonym for "stringed instrument"?

Common synonyms include: balalaika, balalaikas, banjoes, banjos, dulcimer, guitar.

noun

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Noun

1
Any musical instrument in which taut strings are plucked, bowed or struck in order to produce a sound.
2
a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound wordnet