struným

struným is a Czech word of Slavic origin, literally translating to "stringed" or "with strings." It is most commonly used in the context of musical instruments. When an instrument is described as struným, it signifies that it produces sound through the vibration of strings. This classification encompasses a vast array of instruments across different cultures and historical periods.

Examples of struným instruments include stringed instruments found in Western classical music, such as violins, violas, cellos, double basses, guitars, pianos, and harps. In a broader sense, it also includes instruments from other musical traditions. The manner in which the strings are made to vibrate can vary greatly. Some instruments use bowing, as with violins and cellos, while others are plucked, like guitars and harps. Percussion can also be a method, as seen with the piano where hammers strike the strings. The term struným therefore serves as a fundamental category in the organology, or the study of musical instruments. Its application is straightforward and widely understood within Czech musical discourse.