String Instruments and Their Characteristics

They produce sound by being struck.

They all have the same number of strings.

They produce sound through vibrating strings.

They are all played with a bow.

Blues

Classical

Flamenco

Jazz

Violin

Electric guitar

Harp

Ukulele

Ten

Six

Four

Eight

Hitting with a mallet

Using a bow

Plucking the strings

Strumming with fingers

Cello

Guitar

Harp

Piano

It is played with a bow.

It is larger in size.

It is smaller and has four strings.

It has more strings.

By blowing air through the strings

By plucking the strings with fingers

By using a bow

By striking the strings with hammers

39

88

150

230

It is considered a percussion instrument.

It is played with a bow.

It is the smallest string instrument.

It has the fewest strings.