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What percussion instrument with strings is struck by hammers?

Answer:

A PIANO

maybe you're thinking of a hammer dulcimer

First answer by Drumgene. Last edit by Jlafleat. Contributor trust: 0 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 7 [recommend question].

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