Musical Instruments

Catgut

Catgut (also known as gut) is a type of cord that is prepared from the natural fiber found in the walls of animal intestines. Catgut makers usually use sheep or goat intestines, but occasionally use the intestines of cattle, hogs, horses, mules, or donkeys. Despite the name, catgut has never been documented to be made from cat intestines.

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See also

• ▸Basso continuo
• ▸Indian eagle-owl
• ▸Christoph Willibald Gluck

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