Western Symphonic Classification

Strings

Harp Family

• harp
• mbira

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Lyre Family

• lyre
• kithara

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Lute Family

• balalaika
• orpharion
• guitar
• lute
• mandolin
• sitar
• banjo
• chitarrone
• charango
• ukelele
• bass guitar
• bandora
• cittern

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Violin Family

• organistrum
• hurdy-gurdy
• viola
• violin
• violoncello
• fiddle
• viola da gamba
• double bass
• bull fiddle

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Musical Bow Family

• musical bow

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Zither Family

• autoharp
• dulcimer
• hammer dulcimer
• Zither

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