Musical Instruments: String Instruments

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After you have completed this section, you will be able to:

  1. Identify the names of the different string instruments.
  2. Identify string instruments from photos or pictures.
  3. Identify string instruments by their sounds.
  4. Identify three ways strings can be caused to vibrate.
  5. Describe how higher or lower notes can be produced on string instruments.
  6. Identify the kinds of music that might use string instruments.