List of musical instruments by Hornbostel–Sachs number: 314.122
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This is a list of instruments by Hornbostel–Sachs number, covering those instruments that are classified under 314.122 under that system (box zithers). 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).
31: Instruments which consist solely of a string bearer or a string bearer with a resonator that is not integral to the instrument
314: Instrument uses a string bearer that is shaped like a board, or is the ground (board zithers)
314.1: Instrument with strings parallel to the string bearer
314.12: Instrument has a resonator
314.122: Instrument has a resonator made from slats (box zithers)
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
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References
von Hornbostel, Erich M.; Curt Sachs (March 1961). "Classification of Musical Instruments: Translated from the Original German by Anthony Baines and Klaus P. Wachsmann". The Galpin Society Journal. 14. The Galpin Society Journal, Vol. 14: 3–29.
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