Plucked instruments are a type of stringed instrument that are played by plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum. Examples of plucked instruments include sitars (6 letters), lutes (5 letters), harps (5 letters) and lyres (5 letters). Sitars are a long-necked stringed instrument originating from India, while lutes are a pear-shaped stringed instrument that originated in the Middle East. Harps are an ancient stringed instrument that has been used for centuries, and lyres are a stringed instrument that is similar to a harp but with a more box-like shape.