Chordophones are found in nearly every culture, ranging from the ancient of Greece to modern electric guitars. They are often classified into two broader structural groups: UW Ethnomusicology Archives: Chordophones

Strings are stretched at an angle between a resonator and a neck. Orchestral Harp , Irish Harp

Sound in a chordophone is generated when a string is set into motion by one of four primary methods: : Using fingers or a plectrum (e.g., guitar, harp).