Musical Instruments of the World

The violin is a string instrument that is played with a bow. It is a member of the violin family, which also includes the viola, cello, and double bass.

The shamisen is a traditional Japanese string instrument with three strings. It is played with a plectrum, or pick, and is often used in traditional Japanese music, such as kabuki and bunraku.

The guiro is a percussion instrument made of a hollow gourd. It is played by scraping a stick or tine across the notched surface of the gourd, which creates a rasping sound.

The guzheng is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument with four strings. It is played with a plectrum, or pick, and is often used in traditional Chinese music, such as opera and folk music.

The flute is a wind instrument made of bamboo. It is played by blowing air across a hole in the side of the instrument, which creates a vibrating sound.

The sitar is a traditional Indian string instrument with six strings. It is played with a plectrum, or pick, and is often used in traditional Indian music, such as classical and folk music.

Castanets are a percussion instrument made of two wooden sticks. They are played by striking the sticks together, which creates a clicking sound.

The kora is a traditional African string instrument with a single string. It is played with a plectrum, or pick, and is often used in traditional African music, such as griot music and folk music.

The trumpet is a wind instrument made of metal. It is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece, which creates a vibrating sound.

Maracas are a traditional South American percussion instrument made of a hollow gourd. They are played by shaking the gourd, which creates a rattling sound.

The piano is a string instrument played with a keyboard. It is a member of the keyboard family, which also includes the organ and the harpsichord.

The fiddle is a traditional Irish string instrument with four strings. It is played with a bow and is often used in traditional Irish music, such as jigs and reels.

The flute is a wind instrument made of wood. It is played by blowing air across a hole in the side of the instrument, which creates a vibrating sound.

The ukulele is a traditional Hawaiian string instrument with four strings. It is played with a strumming motion and is often used in traditional Hawaiian music, such as hula and slack key guitar.

Cymbals are a percussion instrument made of metal. They are played by striking the cymbals together, which creates a crashing sound.