Musical Instruments in English: Learn Basic Words (Pre-A1)

Raúl Maguiña

Fondatore di Langcom | Esaminatore per Cambridge e SIELE

Luglio 20, 2026

PRE-A1📚 Vocabolario⏱️ 3 minuti di lettura
Learning the names of musical instruments in English helps you talk about music, hobbies, and culture. Knowing these words is a great first step for Pre-A1 learners to describe what they like to listen to or play. You can say “I like the guitar” oppure “She plays the piano.” This vocabulary is useful for everyday conversations and understanding simple texts about music. We will look at common instruments like the guitar, piano, drums, violin, clarinet, e saxophone. Let’s start learning these fun new words!

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.

  • Il guitar is a string instrument. You hold it and pluck or strum the strings.
  • Il piano is a large instrument with black and white keys. You press the keys to make sounds.
  • Il drums are percussion instruments. You hit them with sticks to make rhythms.
  • Il violin is a small string instrument. You play it with a bow.
  • Il clarinet is a woodwind instrument. You blow into it and press keys.
  • Il 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 Esempi
String guitar, violin
Keyboard piano
Percussion drums
Woodwind clarinet, saxophone

Esempi

  • 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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Errori comuni per chi parla spagnolo

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

  • Errato: I play guitar.
  • Corretto: I play the guitar.

Always remember the when talking about playing a specific instrument.

Domande frequenti

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?

Tu dici “to play an instrument”. For example, “I play the piano.”

Informazioni sull'autore: Raúl Maguiña

Raúl Maguiña è il direttore dell’Asociación Educativa Langcom, un centro autorizzato di preparazione all’esame Cambridge English con sede a STATI UNITI D'AMERICA. Con oltre un decennio di esperienza nel campo dell'insegnamento delle lingue e delle certificazioni internazionali, ha aiutato migliaia di studenti, insegnanti e istituti scolastici in 25 paesi a ottenere le certificazioni di inglese Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL e Michigan.

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