Percussion
Instrument
Instruments played by striking, shaking, or scraping, including drums, cymbals, and xylophone.
More Instrument Terms
Brass
A family of wind instruments made of brass, including trumpet, trombone, French horn, and tuba.
Guitar
A stringed instrument played by plucking or strumming, typically with six strings.
Piano
A keyboard instrument where strings are struck by hammers when keys are pressed.
String
A family of instruments producing sound through vibrating strings, including violin, viola, cello, and bass.
Woodwinds
A family of wind instruments including flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon.