Definition

Relating to or having strings, often used to describe musical instruments that produce sound through vibrating strings.

Example

The orchestra played a beautiful piece featuring stringed instruments like violins and cellos.

Conversation

Have you ever played a stringed instrument like the guitar?

Yeah, I used to play the violin when I was younger.

That's cool! I find stringed instruments really interesting.

They are! The sound they produce is just beautiful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stringed → It is formed from "string" (from Old English *streng*, meaning a thin piece of material) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle or a state of being). The word "stringed" refers to something that has strings, typically used in the context of musical instruments or items that are tied with strings.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'thin piece of material' ('string') that has been made into something with 'strings' attached, like a musical instrument.

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