List of musical instruments
The following is a list of musical instruments, categorized by section. This includes the variations of categories, but not the categories themselves.
Percussion instruments
See also: List of percussion instruments
Idiophones
Main article: List of idiophones by Hornbostel–Sachs number
| Instrument | Picture | Classification | H-S Number | Origin | Common classification | Relation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agung a Tamlang | ![]() |
idiophones | 111.11 | Philippines | unpitched percussion | slit drum |
| Bamboo slit drum | idiophones | Africa,[1] Asia[2] | unpitched percussion | slit drum | ||
| Balafon | ![]() |
idiophones | Africa? | pitched percussion | keyboard | |
| Cajón | idiophones | 111.2 | Peru | unpitched percussion | box drum | |
| Castanets | ![]() |
idiophones | 111.141 | Spain | unpitched percussion | |
| Clapsticks/Clave sticks | |
idiophones | 111.11 | Australia | unpitched percussion | clave sticks |
| Glockenspiel | ![]() |
idiophones | 111.212 | percussion | keyboard | |
| Glownwaren | ideophones | NA | USA | crank driven percussion | keyboard struck by marbles | |
| Handpan/Hang Drum | ![]() |
idiophones | 111.24 | Switzerland | pitched percussion | steelpan |
| Marimba | ![]() |
idiophones | 111.212 | Guatemala, West Africa, Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, & Costa Rica | pitched percussion | keyboard |
| Steelpan | ![]() |
idiophones | 111.24 | Trinidad & Tobago | pitched percussion | steelpan |
| Triangle | ![]() |
idiophones | 111.2 | unpitched percussion | triangle | |
| Vibraphone | ![]() |
idiophones | 111.222 | pitched percussion | keyboard | |
| Wood block | |
idiophones | 111.2 | unpitched percussion | drum | |
| Xylophone | ![]() |
idiophones | 111.212 | pitched percussion | keyboard | |
Membranophones
Main article: List of membranophones by Hornbostel–Sachs number
| Instrument | Classification | H-S Number | Origin | Common classification | Relation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agida | membranophones | 201.212 | Suriname | percussion | bass drum |
| Alcahuete | membranophones | 211.211.2 | Dominican Republic | percussion | drum |
| Apinti | membranophones | 211.212 | Suriname | percussion | tenor drum |
| Arobapá | membranophones | 211.21 | Cuba | percussion | drum |
| Ashiko | membranophones | 211.251.1 | Nigeria | percussion | djembe |
| Assotor | membranophones | 211.211.2 | Haiti | percussion | drum |
| Baboula | membranophones | 211.221.1 | Grenada | percussion | barrel drum |
| Balaban | membranophones | 211.311 | Montserrat | percussion | frame drum |
| Balsié | membranophones | 2 | Dominican Republic | percussion | drum |
| Bamboula | membranophones | 211.211.2 | Virgin Islands | percussion | drum |
| Bari | membranophones | 211.22 | Bonaire and Curaçao | percussion | barrel drum |
| Barrel drum | membranophones | 211.222 | Cuba | percussion | barrel drum |
Barriles
|
membranophones | 211.221.2 | Puerto Rico | percussion | barrel drum |
| Bass drum | membranophones | 211.212 | Turkey | percussion | bass drum |
| Bodhrán | membranophones | 211.321 | Ireland | percussion | frame drum |
| Bongo drums | membranophones | 211.251.1 | Afro-Cuban | percussion | drum |
| Boobam | membranophones | 211.211.1 | US | percussion | tom-tom |
Candombe
|
membranophones | 211.221.1 | Uruguay | percussion | conga |
Chenda (Chande)
|
membranophones | 211.212 | India | percussion | drum |
Conga (Tumbadura)
|
membranophones | 211.221.1 | Caribbean | percussion | drum |
| Cuíca | membranophones | 231.11 | Brazil | percussion | friction drum |
| Dabakan | membranophones | 211.261.2 | Philippines | percussion | goblet drum |
| Daf (Dap, Def) | membranophones | 211.311 | Iran | percussion | frame drum |
Davul (Dahol, Daul, Daouli, Dhaulli)
|
membranophones | 211.212 | Turkey | percussion | bass drum |
| Dhaa | membranophones | 211.212 | Nepal | percussion | drum |
| Dhimay (Dhimaya) | membranophones | 211.212 | Nepal | percussion | drum |
| Dhol | membranophones | 211.212 | India | percussion | bass drum |
| Dholak (Dholaki) | membranophones | 211.222 | India | percussion | barrel drum |
| Dimdi | membranophones | 211.311 | India | percussion | frame drum |
| Djembe | membranophones | 211.261.1 | West Africa | percussion | goblet drum |
| Dollu | membranophones | 211.311 | India | percussion | frame drum |
| Dunun (Dundun) | membranophones | 211.212.1 | West Africa | percussion | drum |
| Drum kit | idiophones and membranophones | 1/2 | United States of America | percussion | drum |
| Gran Cassa | membranophones | 211.212 | Italy | percussion | bass drum |
| Goblet drum | membranophones | 211.26 | Ancient | percussion | drum |
| Hira-daiko | membranophones | 1 | Japan | percussion | drum |
| Ilimba drum | membranophones | 211.11 | Zimbabwe | percussion | gourd drum |
Ingoma
|
membranophones | 211.212 | Rwanda | percussion | drum |
| Janggu (Janggo, changgo) | membranophones | 211.242 | Korea | percussion | drum |
| Kakko | membranophones | 2 | Japan | percussion | drum |
| Kanjira | membranophones | 211.311 | India | percussion | frame drum |
| Kendang | membranophones | 211.222 | Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines | percussion | drum |
| Khol (Mrdanga) | membranophones | 211.232 | India | percussion | drum |
| Lambeg drum | membranophones | 211.212 | Ireland | percussion | bass drum |
| Madhalam | membranophones | 211.212 | India | percussion | mridangam |
| Madal | membranophones | 211.212 | Nepal | percussion | drum |
| Maddale | membranophones | 211.212 | India | percussion | mridangam |
| Maktoum (maktoom, katem) | membranophones | 2 | Afro-Arab | percussion | drum |
| Mridangam | membranophones | 211.212 | India | percussion | drum |
| Naqara | membranophones | 2 | Middle East | percussion | drum |
| Naqareh | membranophones | 2 | Middle East | percussion | drum |
| O-daiko | membranophones | 2 | Japan | percussion | drum |
| Okedo-daiko | membranophones | 2 | Japan | percussion | drum |
| Octaban | membranophones | 211.211.1 | US | percussion | boobam |
| Pakhavaj | membranophones | 211.212 | India | percussion | mridangam |
| Pandero | membranophones | 211.3 | Domenican | percussion | frame drum |
| Piccolo snare | membranophones | 2 | percussion | Snare drum | |
| Sabar | membranophones | 2 | Senegal | percussion | drum |
| Samphor | membranophones | 2 | Cambodia | percussion | barrel drum |
| Shime-jishi daiko | membranophones | 2 | Japan | percussion | drum |
| Snare | membranophones | 211.212.11 | Turkey | percussion | drum |
| Surdo | membranophones | 2 | Brazil | percussion | bass drum |
| Tabla | membranophones | 211.12 | India | percussion | drum |
| Taiko | membranophones | 211.12 | Japan | percussion | drum |
| Talking drum | membranophones | 211.241.2 | West Africa, India | percussion | drum |
| Tsukeshime-daiko | membranophones | 2 | Japan | percussion | drum |
| Tsuzumi | membranophones | 1/2 | China/Japan | percussion | drum |
| Tambor huacana | idiophones or membranophones | 1/2 | Mexico | percussion | drum |
| Tamboril | membranophones | 1/2 | Uruguay | percussion | drum |
| Tamborita (Mexico) | membranophones | 1/2 | Mexico | percussion | drum |
| Tambou bas a dé fas | membranophones | 211.212.2 | Guadeloupe | percussion | bass drum |
| Tambou bas a yon fas | membranophones | 211.221-7 | Guadeloupe | percussion | bass drum |
| Tan-tan | membranophones | 2 | Brazil | percussion | drum |
| Taphon | membranophones | 2 | Thailand | percussion | drum |
| Thavil | membranophones | 2 | India | percussion | drum |
| Timpani (kettledrum) | membranophones | 211.11-922 | percussion | drum | |
| Tom-tom | membranophones | 211.212.1 | percussion | drum | |
| Tombak | membranophones | 2 | Iran | percussion | drum |
| Repique | membranophones | 2 | Brazil | percussion | drum |
| Uchiwa-daiko | membranophones | 2 | Japan | percussion | drum |
Other:
- Celesta
- Crystallophone
- Glasschord
- Glass harmonica
- Hydraulophone
- Plasmaphone
- Pyrophone
- Quintephone
- Asadullah (Meerut, India)
- Sea organ
- Shishi odoshi (Japan)
- Suikinkutsu (Japanese water zither)
- Wobble board (Australia)
Wind instruments (aerophones)
Main article: List of aerophones by Hornbostel–Sachs number
See also: List of woodwind instruments and Brass instrument
| Instrument | Classification | H-S Number | Origin | Common classification | Relation | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accordina (instrument) | aerophones | 412.132 | Italy | free reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| Accordion | aerophones | 412.132 | Europe | free reed instruments | accordion | ||||||
| Accordola | aerophones | 412.132 | United States of America | free reed instruments | mouth organ | ||||||
| Air horn | aerophones | 423 | Plosive? | Trumpet | |||||||
| Alboka | aerophones | 422.2 | Basque Country | reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| Alphorn | aerophones | 423.121.21 | Europe | woodwinds | natural trumpet | ||||||
| Alto horn | aerophones | 423.232 | Belgium | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Arghul | aerophones | 422.2 | Egypt | reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| Atenteben | aerophones | 422.2 | Ghana | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Bagpipe | aerophones | 422 | Europe | reed instruments | bagpipe | ||||||
| Balaban | aerophones | 422.111.2 | Azerbaijan, Iran | reed instruments | oboe, duduk | ||||||
| Bandoneón | aerophones | 412.132 | Latin America | free reed instruments | accordion | ||||||
| Bansuri | aerophones | 421.121.12 | India | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Baritone horn | aerophones | 423.232 | Germany | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Baritone voice | aerophones | 43 | vocal registers | human voice | |||||||
| Bassoon | aerophones | 422.112.2–71 | Western Europe | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Bawu | aerophones | 412.131 | China | free reed instruments | pitch pipe | ||||||
| Bayan | aerophones | 412.132 | Russia | free reed instruments | accordion | ||||||
| Bazooka | aerophones | 423.121.11 | brass instruments | trumpet | |||||||
| Beatboxing | aerophones | 43 | vocal techniques | human voice | |||||||
| Bifora | aerophones | 422.11 | Sicily | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Birbynė | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Lithuania | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Blul | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Greece | woodwinds | end-blown flute, kaval | ||||||
Bombarde
|
aerophones | 422.112.2 | France | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Buccina | aerophones | 423.121.21 | Ancient Rome | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Bugle | aerophones | 423.121.22 | Europe | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Bullroarer | aerophones | 41 | Ancient civilizations | noise makers | sirens | ||||||
| Calliope | aerophones | 421.222.3 | Western Europe/North America | fipple flutes | organ | ||||||
| Castrato | aerophones | 43 | vocal registers | human voice | |||||||
| Chalumeau | aerophones | 422.2 | France | reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| Cimbasso | aerophones | 423.232 | Italy | brass instruments | trombone | ||||||
| Clarinets | aerophones | 422.2 | Germany | reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| Clarytone | aerophones | 421.221 | South Africa | fipple flutes | tin whistle | ||||||
| Concertina | aerophones | 412.132 | Europe | free reed instruments | accordion | ||||||
| Conch | aerophones | 423.111 | trumpets | conch | |||||||
| Cornamuse | aerophones | 422.111.2 | Europe | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Cornet | aerophones | 423.232 | France | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Cornett | aerophones | 423.2 | Northern Europe | natural trumpets | trumpet | ||||||
| Cornu | aerophones | 423.121.21 | Rome | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Corrugaphone | aerophones | 411 | noise makers | whip | |||||||
| Countertenor | aerophones | 43 | vocal registers | human voice | |||||||
| Cromorne | aerophones | 422.11 | France | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Crumhorn | aerophones | 422.111.2 | Western Europe | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Danso | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Korea | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Death growl | aerophones | 43 | vocal techniques | human voice | |||||||
| Didgeridoo | aerophones | 423.1 | Australia | natural trumpets | trumpet | ||||||
| Diple (or dvojnice) | aerophones | 422.21/22 | Croatia | reed instruments | bagpipe | ||||||
| Dizi | aerophones | 421.121.12 | China | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Double bell euphonium | aerophones | 423.232 | United States of America | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Doulophone/cuprophone | aerophones | 423.121.22 | US | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Duduk | aerophones | 422.111.2 | Armenia | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Dulcian | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Western Europe | reed instruments | bassoon | ||||||
| Dulzaina | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Spain | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Dung-Dkar | aerophones | 423.111 | Tibet | trumpets | conch | ||||||
| Dzhamara | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Greece | woodwinds | end-blown flute, kaval | ||||||
| English horn | aerophones | 422.112.-71 | Western Europe | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Euphonium | aerophones | 423.232 | Germany | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Falsetto | aerophones | 43 | vocal techniques | human voice | |||||||
| Fife | aerophones | 421.121.12 | Western Europe | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Firebird (trumpet) | aerophones | 423.21/22 | Canada | brass instruments | trumpet, slide trumpet | ||||||
| Fiscorn | aerophones | 423.231 | Spain | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Flabiol | aerophones | 421.221.12 | Spain | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Flageolet | aerophones | 421.221.12 | France | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Flatt trumpet | aerophones | 423.21/22 | England | brass instruments | trumpet, slide trumpet | ||||||
| Flugelhorn | aerophones | 423.232 | Germany | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Flumpet | aerophones | 423.233 | US | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Flutina | aerophones | 412.132 | Europe | free reed instruments | accordion | ||||||
| Flute | aerophones | France | woodwinds | flute | |||||||
| Folgerphone | aerophones | 422.2 | United States of America | reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| French horn | aerophones | 423.232 | Europe | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Fujara | aerophones | 421.221.12 | Slovakia | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Gaida | aerophones | 422 | Balkans, Southeast Europe | reed instruments | bagpipe | ||||||
| Garmon | aerophones | 412.132 | Russia | free reed instruments | accordion | ||||||
| Gemshorn | aerophones | 421.221.42 | Germany | fipple flutes | ocarina | ||||||
| Gralla | aerophones | 422.112 | Spain | reed instruments | oboe, shawm, | ||||||
Guan
|
aerophones | 422.111.2 | China | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Hano | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Hawaii | woodwinds | nose flute | ||||||
| Harmoneon | aerophones | 421.132 | Hawaii | free reed instruments | accordion | ||||||
Harmonica
|
aerophones | 412.132 | Germany | free reed instruments | harmonica | ||||||
| Harmonium | aerophones | 412.132 | Denmark | free reed instruments | reed organ | ||||||
Heckelphone
|
aerophones | 422.112.2 | Germany | reed instruments | oboe, English horn | ||||||
| Helicon | aerophones | 423.232 | Europe | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Horagai | aerophones | 423.111.2 | Iran | trumpets | conch | ||||||
| Hosaphone | aerophones | 423.1 | natural trumpets | tube trumpet | |||||||
| Hotchiku | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Japan | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Hulusi | aerophones | 412.132 | China | free reed instruments | harmonica | ||||||
| Hun | aerophones | 421.221.42 | Korea | fipple flutes | ocarina | ||||||
| Inci | aerophones | 421.221.12 | Philippines | fipple flutes | tumpong | ||||||
| Irish flute | aerophones | 421.121.12 | Ireland | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Jug | aerophones | 423.111.1 | North America | trumpets | conch | ||||||
| Kagurabue | aerophones | 421.121.12 | Japan | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Kalaleng | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Philippines | woodwinds | nose flute | ||||||
| Kaval | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Turkey | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Kazoo | aerophones | – | US | Woodwind | Whistle | ||||||
| Kèn bầu | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Vietnam | reed instruments | oboe, suona | ||||||
| Key bugle | aerophones | 423.21 | brass instruments | trumpet | |||||||
| Khene | aerophones | 412.132 | Laos | free reed instruments | harmonica | ||||||
| Khloy | aerophones | 421.221.12 | Cambodia | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Khlui | aerophones | 421.221.12 | Thailand | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Komabue | aerophones | 421.121.12 | Japan | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Koncovka | aerophones | 421.221.12 | Slovakia | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Kortholt | aerophones | 421. | Europe | capped reed | crumhorn | ||||||
| Koudi | aerophones | 421.121.12 | China | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Kuhlohorn | aerophones | 423.232 | Germany | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Launeddas | aerophones | 422.2 | Sardinia | reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| Livenka | aerophones | 412.132 | Russia | free reed instruments | accordion | ||||||
| Lusheng | aerophones | 412.132 | China | free reed instruments | harmonica | ||||||
| Mangtong | aerophones | 412.131 | China | free reed instruments | pitch pipe | ||||||
| Lituus | aerophones | 423.1 | Europe | natural trumpets | trumpet | ||||||
| Mellophone | aerophones | 423.232 | Europe | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Melodica | aerophones | 412.132 | Italy | free reed instruments | reed organ | ||||||
| Melodeon | aerophones | 412.132 | US | free reed instruments | reed organ | ||||||
| Mezzo-soprano | aerophones | 43 | vocal registers | human voice | |||||||
| Mijwiz | aerophones | 422.2 | Levant | reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| Mizmar | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Arabia | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Musette de cour | aerophones | 422 | France | reed instruments | bagpipe | ||||||
| Nadaswaram | aerophones | 422.112.2 | South India | reed instruments | oboe, shehnai | ||||||
| Nagak | aerophones | 423.111 | Korea | trumpets | conch | ||||||
| Ncas | aerophones | 423.111 | Hmong people (China) | lip lute | conch | ||||||
| Ney | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Iran | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Nguru | aerophones | 421.111.12 | New Zealand | woodwinds | nose flute | ||||||
| Nohkan | aerophones | 421.121.12 | Iran | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Nose flute | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Polynesia, Africa, East Asia | woodwinds | nose flute | ||||||
| Nplooj | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Hmong people (China) | woodwinds | leaf | ||||||
| Oboes: | aerophones | 422.112-71 | Western Europe | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
Ocarina
|
aerophones | 421.221.42 | Italy | fipple flutes | ocarina | ||||||
| Octavin | aerophones | 422.2 | Germany | reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| Ophicleide | aerophones | 423.21 | France | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Paixiao | aerophones | 421.112 | China | woodwinds | pan flute | ||||||
| Palendag | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Philippines | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Pan flute | aerophones | 421.112 | South America | woodwinds | pan flute | ||||||
| Pasiyak or water whistle | aerophones | 4 | Philippines | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Pavari | aerophones | 421.121.12 | India | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Pibgorn | aerophones | 422.2 | Wales | reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| Picco pipe | aerophones | 421.221.12 | Western Europe | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Piccolo | aerophones | 421.121.12 | Western Europe | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Piccolo trumpet | aerophones | 423.232 | Western Europe | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Pipe organ (diaphone pipes) | aerophones | 412.132 | free reed instruments | reed organ/recorder | |||||||
| Pipe organ (flue pipes) | aerophones | 421.221.11 | fipple flutes | recorder | |||||||
| Pipe organ (free reed pipes) | aerophones | 412.132 | free reed instruments | reed organ | |||||||
| Pipe organ (reed pipes) | aerophones | 422.112 | reed instruments | organ | |||||||
| Pitch pipe | aerophones | 412.131 | free reed instruments | pitch pipe | |||||||
| Pocket cornet | aerophones | 423.232 | brass instruments | trumpet | |||||||
| Pocket trumpet | aerophones | 423.232 | United States of America | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Post horn | aerophones | 423.121.22 | Western Europe | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Pu | aerophones | 423.111 | Polynesia | trumpets | conch | ||||||
| Pulalu | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Philippines | woodwinds | end-blown flute, palendag | ||||||
| Qeej | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Hmong people (China) | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Quena | aerophones | 421.111.12 | South America | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Quinticlave | aerophones | 423.21 | brass instruments | trumpet, ophicleide | |||||||
| Raj | aerophones | 412.132 | Hmong people (China) | free reed instruments | harmonica | Rackett | aerophones | 422.111.2 | Western Europe | reed instruments | oboe |
| Rapping | aerophones | 43 | vocal techniques | human voice | |||||||
| Rauschpfeife | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Europe | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
Recorder
|
aerophones | 421.221.12 | Germany | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Reed contrabass | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Belgium | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Reed organ | aerophones | 412.132 | free reed instruments | reed organ | |||||||
| Rhaita | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Northern Africa | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Robero | aerophones | 422.2 | Spain | reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| Roman tuba | aerophones | 423.121.11 | Etruscan | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Ryuteki | aerophones | 421.121.12 | Japan | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Saenghwang | aerophones | 412.132 | Korea | free reed instruments | harmonica | ||||||
Sackbut
|
aerophones | 423.22 | France | brass instruments | trombone | ||||||
| Samponia | aerophones | 421.112 | Peru | woodwinds | pan flute | ||||||
| Saratovskaya garmonika | aerophones | 412.132 | Russia | free reed instruments | accordion | ||||||
| Sarrusophones | aerophones | 422.112.2 | France | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Saxophones | aerophones | 422.2 | Belgium | reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| Saxhorn | aerophones | 423.231 | Belgium | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Saxotromba | aerophones | 423.231 | Belgium | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Saxtuba | aerophones | 423.231 | Belgium | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Scat singing | aerophones | 43 | vocal techniques | human voice | |||||||
| Schwyzerörgeli | aerophones | 412.132 | Switzerland | free reed instruments | accordion | ||||||
| Serpent | aerophones | 423.21 | France | brass instruments | trumpet, cornett | ||||||
| Shakuhachi | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Japan | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Shankha | aerophones | 423.111 | India | trumpets | conch | ||||||
| Shawm | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Europe | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Shehnai | aerophones | 422.112.2 | North India | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Sheng | aerophones | 412.132 | China | free reed instruments | harmonica | ||||||
| Shinobue | aerophones | 421.121.12 | Japan | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Shofar | aerophones | 423.121.21 | Levant | natural trumpets | trumpet | ||||||
| Shō | aerophones | 412.132 | Japan | free reed instruments | harmonica | ||||||
| Shvi | aerophones | 421.221.12 | Armenia | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Siku | aerophones | 421.112 | Bolivia | woodwinds | pan flute | ||||||
| Siren | aerophones | 41 | Scotland | noise makers | siren | ||||||
Slide trumpet
|
aerophones | 423.21/22 | Europe | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
Slide whistle
|
aerophones | 421.121.312 | England | fipple flutes | whistle | ||||||
| Sodina | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Madagascar | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Sopila | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Croatia | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Soprano | aerophones | 43 | vocal registers | human voice | |||||||
| Sorna | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Iran | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Sousaphone | aerophones | 423.232 | US | brass instruments | trumpet, tuba | ||||||
| Sralai | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Cambodia | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Sudrophone | aerophones | 423.21 | France | brass instruments | trumpet, ophicleide | ||||||
| Suling | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Indonesia/Philippines | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
Suona
|
aerophones | 422.112.2 | China | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
| Superbone | aerophones | 423.22 | Canada | brass instruments | trombone | ||||||
| Swordblade | aerophones | 411 | noise makers | whip | |||||||
| Tabor pipe | aerophones | 421.221.12 | Western Europe | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Taepyeongso | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Korea | reed instruments | oboe, suona, | ||||||
| Tarogato | aerophones | 422.112-71 | Central Europe | reed instruments | oboe, suona, | ||||||
| Tenor | aerophones | 43 | vocal registers | human voice | |||||||
| Tenora | aerophones | 422.112 | Spain | reed instruments | oboe, shawm, | ||||||
| Throat singing | aerophones | 43 | vocal techniques | human voice | |||||||
| Tible | aerophones | 422.112 | Spain | reed instruments | oboe, shawm, | ||||||
| Tin whistle | aerophones | 421.221.12 | Celtic | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Toasting | aerophones | 43 | vocal technique | human voice | |||||||
| Tonette | aerophones | 421.111.12 | North America | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Trikiti | aerophones | 412.132 | Spain | free reed instruments | accordion | ||||||
Trombones
|
aerophones | 423.22 | Western Europe | brass instruments | trombone | ||||||
| Tromboon | aerophones | 422.112.2 | US | reed instruments | bassoon, trombone | ||||||
| Trompeta china | aerophones | 422.112.2 | Cuba | reed instruments | oboe, suona, | ||||||
Trumpets
|
aerophones | 423.232 | brass instruments | trumpet | |||||||
Tuba
|
aerophones | 423.232 | Germany | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Tube trumpet | aerophones | 423.1 | natural trumpets | trumpet | |||||||
| Tumpong | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Philippines | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Tungso | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Korea | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Tutek | aerophones | 4 | Azerbaijan | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Txistu | aerophones | 421.221.12 | Spain | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Uilleann pipes | aerophones | 422 | Ireland | reed instruments | bagpipe | ||||||
| Venu | aerophones | 421.121.12 | South India | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Vibrandoneon (instrument) | aerophones | 412.132 | Italy | free reed instruments | clarinets | ||||||
| Vienna horn | aerophones | 423.232 | Austria | brass instruments | trumpet, French horn | ||||||
| Vocal percussion | aerophones | 43 | vocal techniques | human voice | |||||||
| Vuvuzela | aerophones | 423.1 | South-Africa | natural trumpets | trumpet | ||||||
| Wagner tuba | aerophones | 423.232 | Germany | brass instruments | trumpet | ||||||
| Washint | aerophones | 421.111.12 | Ethiopia | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Western concert flutes | aerophones | 421.121.12 | Western Europe | woodwinds | flute | ||||||
| Whip | aerophones | 411 | noise makers | whip | |||||||
Whistle
|
aerophones | 421.221.11 | fipple flutes | whistle | |||||||
| Willow flute | aerophones | 421.221.11 | Scandinavia | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Xiao | aerophones | 421.111.12 | China | woodwinds | end-blown flute | ||||||
| Xun | aerophones | 421.221.42 | China | fipple flutes | ocarina | ||||||
| Yodel | aerophones | 43 | vocal techniques | human voice | |||||||
| Yotar | aerophones | 4 | woodwinds | flute | |||||||
| Yu | aerophones | 412.132 | China | free reed instruments | harmonica | ||||||
| Zhaleika | aerophones | 422.2 | Russia | reed instruments | clarinet | ||||||
| Zufolo | aerophones | 421.111.12 | France | fipple flutes | recorder | ||||||
| Zugtrompette | aerophones | 423.21/22 | Germany | brass instruments | trumpet, slide trumpet | ||||||
Zurna (Turkey)
|
aerophones | 422.112.2 | Turkey | reed instruments | oboe | ||||||
Stringed instruments (chordophones)
Main article: List of chordophones by Hornbostel–Sachs number
| Instrument | Classification | H-S Number | Origin | Common classification | Relation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeolian harp | chordophones | 3 | Germany | stringed instruments | |
| Ajaeng | chordophones | 3 | Korea | stringed instruments | |
| Appalachian dulcimer | chordophones | 3 | United States | stringed instruments | |
| Archlute | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Arpeggione | chordophones | 3 | Austria | stringed instruments | |
| Autoharp | chordophones | 3 | US | stringed instruments | |
| Baglama | chordophones | 3 | Turkey | stringed instruments | |
| Balalaika | chordophones | 3 | Russia | stringed instruments | |
| Bandolón | chordophones | 3 | Mexico | stringed instruments | |
| Bandura | chordophones | 3 | Ukraine | stringed instruments | |
| Bandurria | chordophones | 3 | Mexico, Spain | stringed instruments | |
Banjo
|
chordophones | 3 | North America | stringed instruments | |
| Banjo mandolin | chordophones | 3 | US | stringed instruments | |
| Banjo ukulele | chordophones | 3 | US | stringed instruments | |
| Barbat | chordophones | 3 | Iran | stringed instruments | |
| Baryton | chordophones | 3 | England | stringed instruments | |
| Berimbau | chordophones | 3 | Brazil | stringed instruments | |
| Biwa | chordophones | 3 | Japan | stringed instruments | |
| Bordonua | chordophones | 3 | Puerto Rico | stringed instruments | |
| Bouzouki | chordophones | 3 | Greece | stringed instruments | |
| Cavaquinho | chordophones | 3 | Portugal | stringed instruments | |
| Cello (violoncello) | chordophones | 321.322-71 | Italy | stringed instruments | |
| Chapman stick | chordophones | 3 | US | stringed instruments | |
| Charangos | chordophones | 3 | Peru, Bolivia, Argentina | stringed instruments | |
| Cimbalom | chordophones | 3 | Hungary | stringed instruments | |
| Cuatro | chordophones | 3 | stringed instruments | ||
| Citole | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Cittern | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Clavichord | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Crwth (Crowd) | chordophones | 3 | Wales | stringed instruments | |
| Cuatro | chordophones | 3 | Latin America | stringed instruments | |
| Cümbüş | chordophones | 3 | Turkey | stringed instruments | |
| Dahu | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Đàn bầu | chordophones | 3 | Vietnam | stringed instruments | |
| Đàn dầy | chordophones | 3 | Vietnam | stringed instruments | |
| Đàn gáo | chordophones | 3 | Vietnam | stringed instruments | |
| Đàn nguyệt | chordophones | 3 | Vietnam | stringed instruments | |
| Đàn tam thập lục | chordophones | 3 | Vietnam | stringed instruments | |
| Đàn tranh | chordophones | 3 | Vietnam | stringed instruments | |
| Đàn tỳ bà | chordophones | 3 | Vietnam | stringed instruments | |
| Diddley bow | chordophones | 3 | US | stringed instruments | |
| Dihu | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Dombra | chordophones | 3 | Kazakhstan | stringed instruments | |
| Domra | chordophones | 3 | Russia | stringed instruments | |
| Double-neck guitjo | chordophones | 3 | stringed instruments | ||
| Double bass | chordophones | 321.322-71 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Dutar | chordophones | 3 | Central Asia | stringed instruments | |
| Duxianqin | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Ektara | chordophones | 3 | India, Pakistan | stringed instruments | |
| Erhu | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Erxian | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Esraj | chordophones | 3 | India | stringed instruments | |
| Faglong/Fuglung | chordophones | 3 | Philippines | stringed instruments | |
| Fegereng | chordophones | 3 | Philippines | stringed instruments | |
| Fiddle | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Fortepiano | chordophones | 3 | Italy | stringed instruments | |
| Gayageum | chordophones | 3 | Korea | stringed instruments | |
| Gehu | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Geomungo | chordophones | 3 | Korea | stringed instruments | |
| Gittern | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Gopuz | chordophones | 3 | Azerbaijan | stringed instruments | |
| Gottuvadhyam | chordophones | 3 | India | stringed instruments | |
Guitars:
|
chordophones | 3 | Spain, et al | stringed instruments | |
| Gusli | chordophones | 3 | Russia | stringed instruments | |
| Guqin | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Guzheng | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Haegeum | chordophones | 3 | Korea | stringed instruments | |
| Hammered Dulcimer | chordophones | 3 | Worldwide | stringed instruments | |
| Hardanger fiddle | chordophones | 3 | Norway | stringed instruments | |
| Harmonico | chordophones | 3 | stringed instruments | ||
| Harp | chordophones | 3 | Worldwide | stringed instruments | |
| Harpsichord | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Hegelong | chordophones | 3 | Philippines | stringed instruments | |
| Huluhu | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Huqin | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Hurdy-gurdy | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Igil | chordophones | 3 | Russia | stringed instruments | |
| Irish bouzouki | chordophones | 3 | Ireland, Greece | stringed instruments | |
| Jarana de son jarocho | chordophones | 3 | Mexico | stringed instruments | |
| Jarana huasteca | chordophones | 3 | Mexico | stringed instruments | |
| Jarana mosquito | chordophones | 3 | Mexico | stringed instruments | |
| Jarana segunda | chordophones | 3 | Mexico | stringed instruments | |
| Jarana tercera | chordophones | 3 | Mexico | stringed instruments | |
| Jiaohu | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Kabosy | chordophones | 3 | Madagascar | stringed instruments | |
| Kadlong | chordophones | 3 | Philippines | stringed instruments | |
| Kamancha | chordophones | 3 | Persia | stringed instruments | |
| Kantele | chordophones | 3 | Finland | stringed instruments | |
| Kemenche | chordophones | 3 | Turkey | stringed instruments | |
| Khim | chordophones | 3 | Thailand/Cambodia | stringed instruments | |
| Kobza | chordophones | 3 | Ukraine | stringed instruments | |
| Kokle | chordophones | 3 | Latvia | stringed instruments | |
| Kokyū | chordophones | 3 | Japan | stringed instruments | |
| Komungo | chordophones | 3 | Korea | stringed instruments | |
| Kora | chordophones | 3 | West Africa | stringed instruments | |
| Koto | chordophones | 3 | Japan | stringed instruments | |
| Kubing | chordophones | 3 | Philippines | stringed instruments | |
| Kudyapi | chordophones | 3 | Philippines | stringed instruments | |
| Langeleik | chordophones | 3 | Norway | stringed instruments | |
| Laruan | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Leiqin | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Lirone | chordophones | 3 | Italy | stringed instruments | |
| Lokanga | chordophones | 3 | Madagascar | stringed instruments | |
| Lute | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Lyra (Cretan) | chordophones | 3 | Greece | stringed instruments | |
| Lyra (Byzantine) | chordophones | 3 | Byzantine Empire | stringed instruments | |
| Lyre | chordophones | 3 | Greece | stringed instruments | |
| Maguhu | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Mando-bass | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Mandocello | chordophones | 3 | Italy | stringed instruments | |
| Mandola | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Mandolin | chordophones | 3 | Italy | stringed instruments | |
| Mandora | chordophones | 3 | Central Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Mandore | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Marovany | chordophones | 3 | Madagascar | stringed instruments | |
| Mohan veena | chordophones | 3 | India | stringed instruments | |
| Morin khuur | chordophones | 3 | Mongolia | stringed instruments | |
| Musical bow | chordophones | 3 | South Africa | stringed instruments | |
| Nyckelharpa | chordophones | 3 | Sweden | stringed instruments | |
| Octave mandolin (Octave mandola) | chordophones | 3 | stringed instruments | ||
| Octobass | chordophones | 3 | France | stringed instruments | |
| Oud | chordophones | 3 | Middle East | stringed instruments | |
| Piano (pianoforte) | chordophones | 3 | Italy | stringed instruments | |
| Piccolo violino | chordophones | 3 | Italy | stringed instruments | |
| Piccolo cello/violoncello piccolo | chordophones | 3 | stringed instruments | ||
| Pipa | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Piwancha | chordophones | 3 | Nepal | stringed instruments | |
| Portuguese guitar | chordophones | 3 | Portugal | stringed instruments | |
| Psaltery | chordophones | 3 | Greece | stringed instruments | |
| Ravanahatha | chordophones | 4 | Sri Lanka,India | stringed instruments | |
| Rebab | chordophones | 3 | Afghanistan | stringed instruments | |
| Rebec | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Requinto jarocho | chordophones | 3 | Mexico | stringed instruments | |
| Ruan | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Rudra vina | chordophones | 3 | India | stringed instruments | |
| Sallameh | chordophones | 3 | Iran | stringed instruments | |
| Sanshin | chordophones | 3 | Okinawa | stringed instruments | |
| Santoor | chordophones | 3 | Iran | stringed instruments | |
| Sanxian | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Sarangi | chordophones | 3 | India | stringed instruments | |
| Sarod | chordophones | 3 | India | stringed instruments | |
| Saung | chordophones | 3 | Burma | stringed instruments | |
| Saw sam sai | chordophones | 3 | Thailand | stringed instruments | |
| Saz | chordophones | 3 | Turkey | stringed instruments | |
| Se | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Shamisen | chordophones | 3 | Japan | stringed instruments | |
| Setar (lute) | chordophones | 3 | Persia | stringed instruments | |
| Sitar | chordophones | 3 | Persia, India, Pakistan and other countries | stringed instruments | |
| Sitarla | chordophones | 3 | Japan | stringed instruments | |
| Stroh violin | chordophones | 3 | England | stringed instruments | |
| Sopranino mandolin | chordophones | 3 | stringed instruments | ||
| Tamburitza | chordophones | 3 | Croatia/Serbia | stringed instruments | |
| Tanpura | chordophones | 3 | India | stringed instruments | |
| Tar (lute) | chordophones | 3 | Iran | stringed instruments | |
| Tea chest bass | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Tembûr | chordophones | 3 | curdo-persiano | stringed instruments | |
| Tenor viola | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Theorbo | chordophones | 3 | Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Timple | chordophones | 3 | Canary Islands | stringed instruments | |
| Tres | chordophones | 3 | Cuba | stringed instruments | |
| Tro | chordophones | 3 | Cambodia | stringed instruments | |
| Trumpet marine/tromba marina | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Tsymbaly | chordophones | 3 | Ukraine, Belarus | stringed instruments | |
| Tuhu | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Ukulele | chordophones | 3 | Hawaiʻi | stringed instruments | |
| Soprano ukulele | chordophones | 3 | stringed instruments | ||
| Tenor ukulele | chordophones | 3 | stringed instruments | ||
| Concert ukulele | chordophones | 3 | stringed instruments | ||
| Cigar box ukulele | chordophones | 3 | stringed instruments | ||
| Baritone ukulele | chordophones | 3 | stringed instruments | ||
| Valiha | chordophones | 3 | Madagascar | stringed instruments | |
| Veena | chordophones | 3 | India | stringed instruments | |
| Vertical viola (and other members of the violin octet family) | chordophones | 3 | stringed instruments | ||
| Vichitra vina | chordophones | 3 | India | stringed instruments | |
| Vielle | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Vihuela | chordophones | 3 | Spain | stringed instruments | |
| Vihuela | chordophones | 3 | Mexico | stringed instruments | |
| Viol (also called viola da gamba) | chordophones | 321.322-71 | Spain | stringed instruments | |
| Viola da gamba | chordophones | 321.322-71 | Spain | stringed instruments | |
| Viola | chordophones | 321.322-71 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Viola d'amore | chordophones | 321.322-71 | Italy | stringed instruments | |
| Violin | chordophones | 321.322-71 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Violotta | chordophones | 3 | Germany | stringed instruments | |
| Washtub bass | chordophones | 3 | US | stringed instruments | |
| Whamola | chordophones | 3 | US | stringed instruments | |
| Xalam/Khalam | chordophones | 3 | West Africa | stringed instruments | |
| Xenorphica | chordophones | 3 | Austria | stringed instruments | |
| Yaylı tanbur | chordophones | 3 | Turkey | stringed instruments | |
| Yazheng | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Yangqin | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Zhonghu | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
| Zhuihu | chordophones | 3 | China | stringed instruments | |
Zither
|
chordophones | 314.122-4 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
Other:
Electronic instruments (electrophones)
- AlphaSphere
- Audiocubes
- Croix Sonore
- Denis d'or
- Dubreq stylophone
- Drum machine
- Eigenharp
- Electronic organ
- EWI
- Fingerboard synthesizer
- Hammond organ
- Jammer keyboard
- Keyboard
- Keytar
- Kraakdoos (or cracklebox)
- Laser harp
- Mellotron
- MIDI keyboard
- Ondes Martenot
- Omnichord
- Sampler
- Seaboard_music_instrument
- Skoog
- Synclavier
- Synthesizer
- Teleharmonium
- Tembûr
- Tenori-on
- Theremin
- Turntable
See also
- List of archaic musical instruments
- List of fictional musical instruments
- List of folk music traditions
- List of musical instruments by Hornbostel-Sachs number
References
External links
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