an instrument that uses electronics to generate a large range of sounds, some meant to mimic real instruments and others that are completely new
Synthesizer
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Bandora
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Pegbox
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Pegdisc
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where on stringed instruments the tuning pegs or, in the case of instrument fitted with a worm gear system, machine heads use…
Purfling
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