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 Different types of guitars (from left: resophonic, classical, electric, and folk). There are also: a dulcimer in the center and, placed horizontally, a MIDI keyboard and a mandolin. | |
| String instrument | |
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| Classification | String instrument (plucked, nylon stringed guitars usually played with fingerpicking, and steel-, etc. usually with a pick.) |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 321.322 (Composite chordophone) |
| Developed | 13th century |
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 (a regularly tuned guitar) | |
| Related instruments | |
| Bowed and plucked string instruments | |
The guitar is a string instrument which is played by plucking the strings. The main parts of a guitar are the body, the fretboard, the headstock and the strings. Guitars are usually made from wood or plastic. Their strings are made of steel or nylon.
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