Statistics: 128 Musical Instruments

A bowed string instrument with four strings. It has a bright and expressive sound. It is a staple instrument in classical and folk music.

A keyboard wind instrument with multiple pipes and voices. Its sound is powerful and majestic. It is widely used in churches and classical music.

A plucked string instrument with pickups instead of a resonator. It has a powerful and rich sound, modifiable by special equipment. It's a key instrument in rock, metal, and pop music.

A bellows-and-button instrument originating in Germany. It features buttons on the sides and produces a tense, dramatic sound. It is a symbol of Argentine tango.

An electronic keyboard instrument with sound generation. It allows for the creation of a variety of timbres and effects. It is widely used in pop, electronic, and film music.

A keyboard string instrument with a hammer action and a large body. It has a powerful and expressive sound. It is a staple instrument in classical and popular music.

A bellows-and-keyboard instrument. It features a piano-style keyboard on the side. It has a smooth and expressive sound.

A woodwind instrument of the Australian Aboriginal people. It has a deep, resonant, and meditative sound. It is used in ritual and ethnic music.

A plucked string instrument with metal strings and a narrow neck. It has a brighter sound than the classical instrument. It is popular in rock, folk, and singer-songwriter music.

A set of drums and cymbals played with drumsticks. It sounds rhythmic and powerful. A staple in rock, jazz, and pop music. Technically, it's a multitude of instruments, but who cares?

A bowl-shaped metal percussion instrument. It produces a soft, harmonious, and melodic sound. It is used for meditative and ethnic music.

A mechanical keyboard instrument with electronic sound generation that simulates an acoustic piano. It has a soft and rich sound. It is often used in jazz and pop music.

A large-bodied bowed string instrument. It has a warm and expressive sound. It is often used in classical and chamber music.

A plucked string instrument with nylon strings and a wide neck. It has a soft and warm sound. It is often used in classical, flamenco, and Latin music.

A large-bodied bowed string instrument. It produces a deep and powerful sound. It is the foundation of the bass line in classical, jazz, and pop music. It can be played with either fingers or a bow.

A plucked string instrument with a thick neck and four metal strings. It has a deep and powerful sound. It is the backbone of the rhythm section in rock, pop, and jazz.

A bellows-and-button instrument with a compact body. It has buttons on both sides. It has a clear, vibrant sound. It is often used in Russian folk music.

A homemade mechanical instrument created by Martin Molin of the Swedish band Wintergatan. It uses metal balls to produce sounds through combined elements of varoious other instruments.

A bellows-and-button instrument. Unlike the accordion, it has buttons on both sides instead of keys. It produces a powerful, assertive sound. It is often used in Russian folk music.

A plucked, two-stringed instrument with a long neck and a pear-shaped body. It has a soft and melodic sound. Popular in Central Asia and Afghanistan.

A single-reed metal woodwind instrument. It has a bright, flexible, and expressive sound. Popular in jazz, rock, and classical music.

A plucked string instrument with a long neck and numerous strings. It has a bright, melodic, and resonant sound. It is a key instrument in Indian classical music.

A plucked string instrument with a small body and four strings. It has a bright and cheerful sound and is popular in Hawaii and in pop music.

A keyboard instrument with a digital simulation of the sound of an acoustic piano. More compact and practical, it's suitable for lessons and performances. Widely used in various genres.

A keyboard electronic instrument with a variety of timbres. It has a bright, synthesized sound. It is often used in rock, pop, and jazz.

A plucked electric instrument, a modified bass guitar with seven strings. It offers a wide range of sound and deep bass.

A plucked string instrument made from a cigar box. High-quality cigar boxes were used to make the instrument by African slaves. It has a sharper and rougher sound than a regular guitar.

A plucked string instrument with metal or wooden strings. It has a bright and resonant sound. A precursor to the modern piano, it is often found in Baroque music.

A wooden or metal wind instrument with a longitudinal hole. It has a clear and resonant sound. It is widely used in classical and folk music.

A keyboard string instrument with a hammer action. It has a full and expressive sound. It is a staple in classical, jazz, and popular music.

A plucked string instrument with a triangular body and large size. It has a deep, powerful, and rich sound. It is used in Russian folk orchestras.

A plucked Ukrainian string instrument with a large body and numerous strings. It has a resonant and harmonious sound. It is important in Ukrainian folk music.

A plucked metal string instrument. It has a small bow with a reed that creates vibration. The sound is reminiscent of a ringing or humming sound. It is used in the folk music of Russia and Asia.

A woodwind instrument with a soft, warm timbre. It has a wide body and a double reed. It is a key instrument in Armenian folk music and has become a misrepresenting icon of all Middle Eastern music.

A plucked string instrument with metal reeds on a wooden board. It has a soft and resonant sound. Popular in African and folk music. Have gained popularity among the youth worldwide.

An ancient Greek plucked string instrument with a flat soundboard and two resonators. It has a clear, bright sound and is common in Balkan music.

A string instrument with a wheel that replaces the bow. It produces a drawn-out, mystical, nauseous sound. It was used in European medieval folklore.

An electronic instrument controlled by hand movements in the air. It sounds smooth and mystical. Created in 1920, it was one of the first synthesizers. It is popular in experimental music.

A plucked percussion instrument with metal strings on a wooden soundboard. It has a clear, vibrant sound and is common in Eastern European folk music.

A plucked string instrument with a synthesizer module. Allows you to create a wide range of sounds and effects. Used in rock and electronic music.

A medium-sized bowed string instrument. It has a darker and deeper sound than the violin. It is important in classical and chamber music.

A plucked string instrument with a triangular body and three strings. It has a resonant and rhythmic sound. Traditional in Russian folk music.

A plucked string instrument with a round body and a leather soundboard. It produces a resonant, sharp sound. It is typical of bluegrass, country, and early jazz.

A wooden flute with a ceiling hole. It has a soft, bright sound and is popular in baroque and folk music.

A pair of small cylindrical drums with a leather head. They produce a resonant and rhythmic sound. Often used in Latin American music and jazz.

A percussion instrument with metal plates and a motor for vibrato. It has a soft, resonant, and dreamy sound. It is often used in jazz and orchestras.

A plucked Chinese string instrument with a long soundboard and numerous strings. It produces a soft, drawn-out sound. It is used in traditional Chinese music.

A wooden box percussion instrument. It sounds like a drum with a deep bass and a snapping snare. Popular in Latin and flamenco music, as well as among street musicians.

A plucked string instrument with a round body and a long cylindrical neck. It has an expressive and soulful sound. It is used in Middle Eastern and Persian music.

A plucked string instrument with a long neck and a resonator made of wood or leather. It has a clear and expressive sound. It is popular in Kyrgyz folk music.

A wooden flute with a soft, airy sound. Popular in Middle Eastern and Arabic folk music.

A very large bowed string instrument, several times larger than a double bass. It has an extremely low, powerful, and dirty sound. It is used in symphony orchestras for a special bass effect.

A plucked string instrument with a pear-shaped body and short neck. It has a bright and expressive sound and is important in traditional Chinese music.

A wind instrument made of several tubes of varying lengths, played simultaneously. It produces a delicate and polyphonic sound. It is common in the folk music of various cultures.

A wind instrument with an air chamber and multiple pipes. It produces a shrill, continuous sound. Traditional in Celtic, Scottish, and Balkan music.

A bowed string instrument with two strings and a small resonator. It has a soulful and melancholy sound. It is important in traditional Chinese music.

A Chinese wind instrument with multiple vertical pipes. It has a soft, polyphonic sound. One of the oldest Chinese instruments. It is used in traditional music.

A plucked string instrument with a high frame and numerous strings. It has a resonant and majestic sound. It is often used in classical and folk music.

A plucked string instrument with a long neck and twelve strings. It has a clear, vibrant sound and is popular in Greek and Cypriot folk music.

A plucked string instrument with a round body and short neck. It has a clear, vibrant sound. Popular in Russian folk music and ensembles.

A plucked string instrument with a flat body and a long, narrow neck. It produces a clear, resonant sound. It is popular in Kazakh and Central Asian music.

A plucked string instrument with a triangular body. It has a soft and resonant sound. It was used in ancient Greece and medieval Europe.

Large percussion drums with a leather head. They produce a loud, deep sound. They are used in orchestras and military parades.

A plucked string instrument with a pear-shaped body and short neck. It has a soft, velvety sound and is popular in European Renaissance and Baroque music.

A percussion keyboard instrument with wide wooden plates. It has a warm, deep, and melodic sound. It is often used in orchestras and jazz.

A keyboard wind instrument with a plastic tube through which air is blown. It produces a bright and resonant sound. It is often used in teaching and jazz music.

A Mongolian plucked and bowed instrument with two strings. Its sound is soft and deep, reminiscent of a horse's call (or so it was intended). It is important in traditional Mongolian music.

A keyboard string instrument resembling a small piano with a short body. It has a soft and delicate sound and is popular in Baroque and classical music.

A brass instrument with a retractable slider tube. It has a bright and flexible sound. It is often used in jazz, classical, and brass bands.

A plucked string instrument with a short neck and a fretless, pear-shaped body. It has a warm and melodic sound and is important in Arabic and Middle Eastern music.

A brass instrument with a soft, warm sound. Similar in shape to a trumpet, but with a more delicate sound. Often used in jazz and classical music.

A traditional Chuvash instrument resembling bagpipes. It consists of a bag made from the bladder of domestic animals, fitted with pipes shaped like horns. The pipes were played for weddings.

A Ukrainian wooden flute with multiple holes. It has a bright and resonant sound. It is popular in Slavic folk music.

A round percussion instrument with a leather membrane and metal bells. It produces a resonant and rhythmic sound. It is widely used in folk and ethnic music.

A brass instrument with a dark, soft timbre. It is distinguished by its curved shape and complex valve system. It is often used in classical music.

A double-reed woodwind instrument. It has a rich, expressive sound. Important in classical and chamber music.

A plucked string instrument with a flat soundboard. It has a delicate and airy sound. One of the oldest Slavic musical instruments, it is often used in folk music.

A plucked string instrument with a long neck and a pear-shaped body. It has a resonant and melodic sound. It is popular in Turkish and Caucasian folk music. The bağlama has 7 strings, the cura has 6.

A plucked string instrument with a flat soundboard and 5–15 strings. It has a resonant and delicate sound. Traditional in Finnish and Karelian folk music.

A plucked string instrument with a small body. It has a deep, resonant sound. It is used in Kazakh and Kyrgyz traditional music.

A cylindrical drum with a leather head. It produces a loud and rhythmic sound. It is widely used in Latin American and Caribbean music.

A percussion keyboard instrument with wooden plates. It produces a clear and crisp sound. It is often used in orchestras and children's ensembles.

A plucked string instrument with a pear-shaped body and twelve metal strings. It has a clear, vibrant sound and is often used in folk, classical, and Italian music.

A bowed string instrument with a round body and a long neck. It has a soulful and melodic sound. A precursor to the violin. It is popular in Indian folk music.

A percussion instrument with a rimmed body and metal bells. It produces a resonant and rhythmic sound. It is often used in folk and pop music.

A double-reed woodwind instrument with a long, corrugated body. It has a deep, rich sound and is important in classical and orchestral music.

A woodwind instrument with three pipes and a pear-shaped body. It has a soft and melodic sound. It is popular in Chinese and southern Chinese folk music.

A silent electronic keyboard controller. It transmits signals to a computer or synthesizer. It's used for creating and recording music in the studio and on stage. Does not produce sound on its own.

An ancient plucked harp-like instrument with a curved frame. It has a soft and refined sound. It was used in pre-Islamic Persian music.

A keyboard percussion instrument with metal plates. It sounds resonant and magical, like a music box. Often used in orchestras and ballets.

A small-bodied wind instrument played through the nose. It has a soft and gentle sound. It is used in folk music across various cultures.

A donkey's jawbone with loose teeth. When shaken, it creates a crunching, grinding sound. Used in Latin American and African music.

A brass instrument with a large oval body. It produces a deep and full-bodied sound. It is often used in military and brass bands.

A percussion instrument with metal plates of varying lengths. It sounds resonant and melodic. It is used in folk and ethnic music.

A small brass instrument with metal reeds. It has a bright and expressive sound, often used in blues, rock, and folk music. It's easy to carry and quick to learn.

A single-stringed musical instrument with a resonator. Sound is produced by using a stick and varying the string tension. Popular in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

A woodwind instrument with a sharp, piercing sound. Often used in Russian folk music and festivals. Its simple construction and vibrant timbre.

Wooden clicking discs held in the hand. They create a rhythmic, ringing sound. Often used in Spanish flamenco and dance.

A single-reed woodwind instrument. It has a warm and flexible sound and is widely used in jazz, classical, and folk music.

A Japanese plucked string instrument with a long soundboard. It sounds soft and gentle. Important in traditional Japanese music.

A percussion drum with a leather head on a wooden body. It has a clear, vibrant sound. It is used in Turkish and Middle Eastern music for rhythmic parts.

A small woodwind instrument with a soft, warm sound. Used in the folk music of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus.

A bowed string instrument with a round body and a long neck. It has an expressive and soulful sound. It is popular in Indian and Pakistani folk music.

A plucked Japanese string instrument with a long neck and three strings. It has a clear and expressive sound and is important in traditional Japanese music.

A long, wooden trumpet without valves. It produces a loud, drawn-out sound. A traditional instrument of the Carpathian mountaineers for communication and music.

A brass instrument with a bright, loud sound. It is used for ceremonial and military signals and is often featured in parades and ceremonies.

A pocket-sized electronic instrument with a metal keyboard. Played with a stylus, it produces a synthetic and slightly buzzing sound. It's used in pop, electronic, and experimental music.

A plucked string instrument with a trapezoidal body and numerous strings. It has a clear and bright sound and is important in Uzbek and Central Asian classical music.

A Korean double drum with bodies of different sizes on either side. Played with sticks and hands, it produces a rhythmic and resonant sound. It is important in traditional Korean music.

A plucked string instrument with a long soundboard and numerous strings. It has a gentle, drawn-out sound. It is traditional in Mongolian folk music.

A homemade plucked instrument made of one string on a wooden board. It has a booming and rhythmic sound. Popular in the blues of the American South.

A percussive sound created by clapping one hand against the other. It sounds sharp and crisp. Often used in jazz and funk to accent the rhythm.

A large-diameter metal percussion disc. It produces a deep, sustained sound with rich resonance. It is used in orchestras and meditative music, as well as in ceremonies and rituals.

A brass instrument with a bright and powerful sound. It is used in hunting and military signals, as well as in orchestras.

A percussion drum with a bowl-shaped body made of clay or metal. It produces a sharp and resonant sound. It is often used in Middle Eastern and North African music.

A small wind instrument made of gourd (or now cheap plastic) with a membrane. It has a raspy, sqeeky sound. It is used in African and Caribbean folk music. It requires no training.

A keyboard string instrument with metal strings. It has a quiet, soft sound, with a characteristic vibrating quality. Popular in Renaissance and Baroque music.

A button-and-bellows instrument with a compact body. It has a bright and resonant sound. It is used in the folk music of Europe and Latin America.

A Russian and Ukranian folk multi-barreled flute made of 2–5 tubes of varying lengths. It produces a delicate and airy sound. The tubes can be interchanged for tuning. Women often play in ensembles.

A wooden flute with a soft, dull sound. Often used in Bashkir and Tatar folk music.

A small ceramic whistle with an eerie sound. It was used in Aztec rituals to ward off spirits and create a creepy atmosphere.

A pair of wooden, plastic or leather rattles with seeds inside. They create a rhythmic, rustling sound. They are used in Latin American and African music.

A woodwind instrument—a smaller version of the flute. It has a very high, bright sound. It is often used in orchestras and military music.

A triangular-shaped metal percussion instrument. It has a clear, bright sound and is often used for accents in orchestras and ensembles.

A percussion instrument with a row of suspended metal tubes. It produces an airy and shimmering sound. It is used for effects in orchestral, film, and pop music.

A large brass instrument with a deep, powerful bass. A staple of brass bands and military units.

A rare wind instrument with rotating glass bowls. It sounds resonant, mystical, and ethereal. Designed for classical and experimental music.

A woodwind instrument with a unique bendable reed. It has a soft, slightly raspy sound. Popular in Scandinavian folk music. It's the same instrument that opens the main theme of GTA San Andreas.