Is the kalimba a chordophone

Yes, the kalimba is considered a chordophone, which is a category of Musical Instruments that produce sound primarily through the vibration of strings. In the case of the kalimba, metal tines are attached to a resonating body, and when the tines are plucked, they vibrate to create sound. While it differs from traditional stringed instruments, its sound production mechanism aligns with the characteristics of chordophones.