String instruments have accompanied the history of music for thousands of years. Early forms, likely consisting of a single string, gradually evolved into increasingly complex and expressive instruments.
As early as Ancient Egypt, harps played an important role, while during the Middle Ages, lutes accompanied minstrels and traveling musicians.
Today, string instruments exist in a wide variety of forms and traditions, combining ancient heritage, sonic richness, and musical refinement, across both classical and traditional repertoires.