Musical Instruments Vocabulary

A collection of all of the musical instrument illustrations featured on this page.

This musical instruments vocabulary includes many popular instruments. Read more about these instruments after watching the video and reviewing the vocabulary in pictures.


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Musical instruments vocabulary in pictures

illustration of an accordion

accordion

Illustration of a keyboard

keyboard

Illustration of a piano

piano

Illustration of a grand piano

grand piano

Illustration of a harp

harp

Illustration of a pair of maracas

maracas

Illustration of a drum set

drum set

Illustration of bongo drums

bongo drums

Illustration of a conga drum

conga drum

Illustration of a xylophone

xylophone

Illustration of a tambourine

tambourine

Illustration of a French horn

French horn

Illustration of a saxophone

saxophone

Illustration of a clarinet

clarinet

Illustration of a trombone

trombone

Illustration of a trumpet

trumpet

Illustration of a banjo

banjo

Illustration of a guitar

guitar

Illustration of an electric guitar

electric guitar

Illustration of a violin

violin

Illustration of a cello

cello

Illustration of a double bass

double bass

Some notes about musical instruments

Music is an important part of most cultures and there are many different types of musical instruments. Some are made of very simple materials and others are carefully crafted by hand using special materials.

Instruments can be organized into various categories:

  • wind instrument: is played by blowing air through it. (e.g., tuba, trumpet, clarinet).
  • string instrument / stringed instrument: makes sound when its strings are touched or struck. (e.g., violin, viola, banjo, guitar).
  • electronic instrument: creates sounds by outputting an electrical audio signal. (e.g., keyboards and synthesizers).
  • keyboard instrument: is a musical instrument played using a keyboard. (e.g., piano).
  • percussion instruments are played by hitting or shaking the instrument. (e.g., drums, bongo drums or xylophones)

Your turn:  Using this vocabulary

Now it's your turn to use this musical instruments vocabulary to practice these new words. 

A few questions for you:

  • Do you play a musical instrument or instruments?
  • What is your favorite musical instrument?
  • What instruments are popular in your country?
  • Do you go to concerts or musical performances?
  • Who are some of your favorite musicians?

Write your answers on a piece of paper or simply answer the questions out loud to yourself or to a speaking partner.


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