List of musical instruments by Hornbostel-Sachs number: 322.221

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This is a list of instruments by Hornbostel-Sachs number, covering those instruments that are classified under 322.221 under that system. These instruments are board zithers that use slats as resonators.


3: Instruments in which sound is produced by one or more vibrating strings (chordophones, string instruments).
32: Instruments in which the resonator and string bearer are physically united and can not be separated without destroying the instrument
322: Instrument whose strings are at right angles to the sound table, such that a line between the lower tips of the strings would point at the neck (harps)
322.2: Instrument has a pillar (frame harps)
322.22: Instrument has tuning action
322.221: Instrument can be tuned with hand levers

These instruments may be classified with a suffix, based on how the strings are caused to vibrate.

  • 4: Hammers or beaters
  • 5: Bare hands and fingers
  • 6: Plectrum
  • 7: Bowing
    • 71: Using a bow
    • 72: Using a wheel
    • 73: Using a ribbon
  • 8: Keyboard
  • 9: Using a mechanical drive

List


Instrument Tradition Complete classification Description
clárseach[1][2]
cláirsach (Scottish), cruit
Ireland 322.221 Polychord wire-strung harp with a fore-pillar

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