Catgut
noun
A type of cord that is made from the intestines of certain animals, particularly sheep, and used in musical strings, sutures, etc.
The violinist prefers to use violin strings made of catgut for a more authentic sound.
Often appears as...
- catgut suture
- catgut strings
noun
A type of cord that is made from the intestines of certain animals, particularly sheep, and used in musical strings, sutures, etc.
The violinist prefers to use violin strings made of catgut for a more authentic sound.
Often appears as...
- catgut suture
- catgut strings
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Misleading Name
Catgut does not come from cats, but usually from sheep or goats.
Despite its name, catgut is typically sourced from sheep intestines.
Pro Tip 2/3Musical Quality
Catgut strings are known for their rich, warm sound, valued by classical musicians.
Catgut strings resonate beautifully on baroque instruments.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Usage
Catgut is biodegradable and was historically used in surgical sutures.
Surgeons often used catgut for internal stitches that needed to dissolve.
Pro Tip 1/3Misleading Name
Catgut does not come from cats, but usually from sheep or goats.
Despite its name, catgut is typically sourced from sheep intestines.
Pro Tip 2/3Musical Quality
Catgut strings are known for their rich, warm sound, valued by classical musicians.
Catgut strings resonate beautifully on baroque instruments.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Usage
Catgut is biodegradable and was historically used in surgical sutures.
Surgeons often used catgut for internal stitches that needed to dissolve.
Pro Tip 1/3Misleading Name
Catgut does not come from cats, but usually from sheep or goats.
Despite its name, catgut is typically sourced from sheep intestines.
Pro Tip 2/3Musical Quality
Catgut strings are known for their rich, warm sound, valued by classical musicians.
Catgut strings resonate beautifully on baroque instruments.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Usage
Catgut is biodegradable and was historically used in surgical sutures.
Surgeons often used catgut for internal stitches that needed to dissolve.
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Video examples
David Holt: The stories...
It is definitely the first stringed instrument ever in the world, and still played in the Southern mountains. Now, the old timers didn't take a fancy guitar string and make anything like this. They would just take a stick and a catgut and string it up.
Video examples
David Holt: The stories...
It is definitely the first stringed instrument ever in the world, and still played in the Southern mountains. Now, the old timers didn't take a fancy guitar string and make anything like this. They would just take a stick and a catgut and string it up.
Example 1 of 1
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