A special rod used in the playing of stringed musical [[instrument|instruments]] such as [[violin]], [[viola_(instrument)|viola]], [[cello]], [[double bass]]/contrabass and their various relatives. 

Usually made of wood (but alternately of fiberglass or carbon fiber), it carries a band of tightened horsehairs which are drawn across the strings of the aforementioned instruments, causing them to vibrate and generate sound.

h4. See also

* [[Tag Group:Audio Tags]]