CHAPTER 2: Etymology

 

PART ONE - THE INSTRUMENT ITSELF  
Summary  
The names, with sources and notes  

sounds

 
shape  
strings in general  
plucked strings  
struck strings  
'outside' associations  
whimsy  
unknown  
General characteristics  

PART TWO - THE REST  
Parts of the instrument  

hammers

 
plectrum  
tuning key  
bridge  
end stop  
dital  
pins  
The player  
Playing techniques