Bowed strings are played by drawing a bow across the strings. The most common bowed strings are the violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Plucked strings are played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a pick. The most common plucked strings are the guitar, bass guitar, banjo, and harp.
Here is a more detailed list of string instruments:
* Bowed strings:
* Violin
* Viola
* Cello
* Double bass
* Bass viol
* Rebec
* Hurdy-gurdy
* Plucked strings:
* Guitar
* Bass guitar
* Banjo
* Harp
* Lute
* Mandolin
* Sitar
* Dulcimer
* Autoharp
* Other string instruments:
* Keyboard instruments with strings, such as the piano and harpsichord
* Electric strings, such as the electric guitar and electric bass
* Electronic strings, such as the synthesizer