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What are musical instruments?

Musical instruments are objects people use to make music. They create different sounds and melodies.

There are many types of instruments around the world.

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Common Musical Instruments

Let’s learn some basic names of instruments in English. These are popular instruments you might see or hear.

• O guitar is a string instrument. You hold it and pluck or strum the strings.
• O piano is a large instrument with black and white keys. You press the keys to make sounds.
• O drums are percussion instruments. You hit them with sticks to make rhythms.
• O violin is a small string instrument. You play it with a bow.
• O clarinet is a woodwind instrument. You blow into it and press keys.
• O saxophone is also a woodwind instrument, often used in jazz music. It has a curved shape.

How to talk about playing instruments

When you want to say someone plays an instrument, we use the verb play.

Remember to use the before the instrument name.

• I play the guitar.
• She plays the piano.
• They play the drums.

Types of Musical Instruments

Type of Instrument	Exemplos
String	guitar, violin
Keyboard	piano
Percussion	drums
Woodwind	clarinet, saxophone

Exemplos

• My brother has a new guitar.
• Can you play the piano?
• The drums are very loud.
• She wants to learn the violin.
• He plays the clarinet in the band.
• The saxophone has a beautiful sound.

Prática

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Erros comuns entre falantes de espanhol

A common mistake for Spanish speakers is forgetting the article the before the instrument when using the verb play.

• Incorreto: I play guitar.
• Correto: I play the guitar.

Always remember the when talking about playing a specific instrument.

Perguntas frequentes

What is a string instrument?

A string instrument makes music from vibrating strings. Examples are the guitar e violin.

What is a percussion instrument?

A percussion instrument makes sound when you hit it. The drums are a percussion instrument.

What is a woodwind instrument?

A woodwind instrument makes sound when air blows through it. The clarinet e saxophone are woodwind instruments.

How do I say ‘tocar un instrumento’ in English?

You say “to play an instrument”. Por exemplo, “I play the piano.”