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.
- En guitar is a string instrument. You hold it and pluck or strum the strings.
- En piano is a large instrument with black and white keys. You press the keys to make sounds.
- En drums are percussion instruments. You hit them with sticks to make rhythms.
- En violin is a small string instrument. You play it with a bow.
- En clarinet is a woodwind instrument. You blow into it and press keys.
- En 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.
| Type of Instrument | Ejemplos |
|---|---|
| String | guitar, violin |
| Keyboard | piano |
| Percussion | drums |
| Woodwind | clarinet, saxophone |
Ejemplos
- 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.
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A common mistake for Spanish speakers is forgetting the article the before the instrument when using the verb play.
- Incorrecto: I play guitar.
- Correcto: I play the guitar.
Always remember the when talking about playing a specific instrument.
Preguntas más frecuentes
What is a string instrument?
A string instrument makes music from vibrating strings. Examples are the guitar y 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 y saxophone are woodwind instruments.
How do I say ‘tocar un instrumento’ in English?
You say “to play an instrument”. Por ejemplo, “I play the piano.”
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