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Bowed string instrument

The bowed string instrument is a musical instrument. Listen to 1 recording and learn how it makes its sound.

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Violin fingered
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From Wikipedia

Bowed string instruments are a subcategory of string instruments that are played by a bow rubbing the strings. The bow rubbing the string causes vibration which the instrument emits as sound.

Despite the numerous specialist studies devoted to the origin of bowing, the origin of bowing remains unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What does a bowed string instrument sound like?

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