弦 (xián): สตริงโบว์

He drew the bowstring taut, aimed at the distant bullseye, then released the arrow.

In ancient times, soldiers often made bowstrings from animal sinew because it was both strong and elastic.

The violinist gently plucked the strings, and clear notes immediately filled the concert hall.

A string on this erhu broke, so he had to stop playing and find someone to repair it.