Because strings (silk strings) are used in stringed Wagakki and bamboo are used in wind Wagakki, the Wagakki, and even music played by them, are sometimes referred to as 'Ito-take or shi-chiku,' which means 'strings and bamboo.'
和楽器の場合、弦楽器は糸(絹糸)を用い、管楽器は竹でできているので、楽器、ひいては音楽を「糸竹(いとたけ・しちく)」と呼ぶこともある。