Strings (music) facts for kids
A string in music is a string made of steel, nylon, or gut which vibrates on string instruments, such as the guitar, harp, piano, or violin. They are usually under tension to help them vibrate.
Images for kids
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An uncoated guitar string
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A coated guitar string
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A wound acoustic guitar string (phosphor bronze wound around steel) with a ball end, 0.044" gauge
See also
In Spanish: Cuerda (música) para niños
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