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Alphabetical List of Musical Instruments A-Z

alphabetical list of musical instruments A-Z

Welcome to our alphabetical list of musical instruments A-Z! Today, we’re covering everything that makes a beautiful melody and beat from accordion to zither and everything in between. We’ve listed all of the most-popular musical instruments around the world, as well as some lesser-known but equally important music makers for your review. Plus, check out the bottom of the page for some bonus information, including: How many musical instruments are there in total? What is the instrument with the letter Z in it? And more! So thanks for being here, and keep reading for the most-comprehensive alphabetical list of musical instruments A-Z you’ll find online!

A

Accordion

Acoustic guitar

Agogo bells

Alphorn

Appalachian dulcimer

B

Bagpipes

Balalaika

Bandoneon

Banjo

Baritone horn

Bass Clarinet

Bass Drum

Bass guitar

Bass Trombone

Bassoon

Berimbau

Bodhrán

Bongos

Bouzouki

Bugle

C

Cajón

Castanets

Celesta

Cello

Chapman stick

Clarinet

Clavichord

Conga drums

Contrabassoon

Cor anglais

Cornet

Cuíca

Cymbals

D

Daf

Darbuka

Didgeridoo

Djembe

Dobro

Double bass

Drum kit

Dulcimer

E

Electric guitar

Erhu

Euphonium

F

Fiddle

Flexatone

Flute

French horn

G

Glockenspiel

Goblet drum

Gong

Grand piano

Guzheng

H

Handpan

Harmonica

Harp

Harpsichord

Heckelphone

Hurdy-gurdy

I

J

K

Kalimba

Kazoo

Keyboard

Kora

Koto

L

Lute

Lyre

M

Mandolin

Maracas

Marimba

Mbira

Melodica

N

Ney

Nyckelharpa

O

Oboe

Ocarina

Octobass

Organ

Oud

P

Pan flute

Pandero

Piano

Piccolo

Pipa

Q

R

Recorder

S

Saxophone

Shamisen

Sitar

Snare drum

Steel drum

Synthesizer

T

Tabla

Taiko drum

Tambourine

Theremin

Timpani

Tin whistle

Triangle

Trombone

Trumpet

Tuba

Tubular Bells

U

Ukulele

V

Vibraphone

Viola

Violin

W

X

Xylophone

Y

Z

Zither

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