gayageum

Example:The Western musical instrument sounded much different from the traditional Korean gayageum.

Definition:A term for musical instruments commonly found in Western cultures, which contrasts with the traditional and ethnic nature of the gayageum.

Example:While the gayageum is a stringed instrument, the flute is an unstringed instrument that produces sound through the vibration of air.

Definition:A term for instruments that produce sound through other means such as the blowing of air or the striking of strings without the need for strings themselves, which contrasts with the stringed nature of the gayageum.