弹拨乐

• 弓(bow (weapon))RADICAL
• 单(single; one)PHONO-SEMANTIC

Using a bow to shoot one bullet at a time is the essence of elastic release.

• 扌(hand; arm)RADICAL
• 发(emit; give off)PHONETIC

Using your hand to brush, bend, or turn is the action of 拨.

• 小(small; tiny)RADICAL
• 丿(stroke; string (resembling a zither string))ASSOCIATIVE

Music is like tiny vibrating strings that create wonderful melodies.