CHORDOPHONES

tube zithers

The body is long and tubular or vaulted. Strings run parallel to the body.

HS number ; 312 : 312.12 : 312.22 : 312.22

board zithers

The body is box-shaped. Strings run parallel to the body. The ratio of the width of the box to its length is quite small. (Includes rectangular or trapezoidal shapes.)

HS number ; 314.122 : 314.122 : 314.122

musical bows

A bow string is hit, plucked, or rubbed.

HS number ; 311.21 : 311.12

lyres

The resonating body has two braces which support a cross bar. Parallel strings are stretched from this cross bar to the body.

HS number ; 321.21 : 321.21 : 321.21

lutes (plucked)

A neck extends from the resonating body. Parallel strings are stretched to the body. Plucked.

HS number ; 321.321-6 : 321.322 : 321.321-6

lutes (bowed)

A neck extends from the resonating body. Parallel strings are stretched to the body. Bowed.

HS number ; 321.321-71

spike lutes (plucked)

A neck extends from inside the resonating body. Parallel strings are stretched to the body. Plucked.

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