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/Calve sticks |  | idiophones | 111.11 | Australia | unpitched percussion | calve sticks | 
| Glockenspiel | idiophones | 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 | ? | 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 | 2 | Turkey | percussion | drum | 
| Surdo | membranophones | 2 | Brazil | percussion | bass drum | 
| Tabla | membranophones | 2 | India | percussion | drum | 
| Taiko | membranophones | 2 | 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 | 2 | 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 | Bass Clarinet | aerophones | ||
| 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 | Catalonia | brass instruments | trumpet | |||
| Flabiol | aerophones | 421.221.12 | Catalonia | 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 | Catalonia | 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Quena | aerophones | 421.111.12 | South America | woodwinds | end-blown flute | |||
| Quinticlave | aerophones | 423.21 | brass instruments | trumpet, ophicleide | ||||
| 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 | Catalonia | reed instruments | oboe, shawm, | |||
| Throat singing | aerophones | 43 | vocal techniques | human voice | ||||
| Tible | aerophones | 422.112 | Catalonia | 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 | |||
Other:
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 | 3 | 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 | 3 | 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 | |
| Gopuz | chordophones | 3 | Azerbaijan | stringed instruments | |
| Gottuvadhyam | chordophones | 3 | India | stringed instruments | |
| Guitars: 
 | chordophones | 3 | Spain, et al | stringed instruments | |
| Gittern | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | 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 | 3 | Spain | stringed instruments | |
| Viola da gamba | chordophones | 3 | Spain | stringed instruments | |
| Viola | chordophones | 3 | Western Europe | stringed instruments | |
| Viola d'amore | chordophones | 3 | Italy | stringed instruments | |
| Violin | chordophones | 3 | 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 | 3 | 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
- 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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