1. Violin: A string instrument played with a bow, known for its high-pitched and expressive sound.
2. Guitar: A popular string instrument with six strings, played by strumming or plucking with fingers.
3. Harp: A large, triangular-shaped instrument with many strings, played by plucking the strings with fingers.
4. Sitar: A traditional Indian instrument with a long neck and multiple strings, played with a wire plectrum.
5. Lute: A historical string instrument with a round body and a neck, played by plucking with fingers.
6. Oud: A Middle Eastern string instrument with a pear-shaped body, played with a plectrum.
7. Banjo: A string instrument with a circular body and a long neck, typically played with fingerpicking or a plectrum.
8. Mandolin: A small, guitar-like instrument with four or more courses of strings, played by strumming or plucking with a plectrum.
9. Cello: A large string instrument with four strings, played by sitting with the instrument between the legs and using a bow.
10. Contrabass (Double Bass): The largest string instrument in the violin family, played by standing with the instrument resting on the floor and using a bow.
These are just a few examples of the many different types of cordophones found around the world, each with its own unique sound and playing techniques.