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.

Common Musical Instruments

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

• について guitar is a string instrument. You hold it and pluck or strum the strings.
• について piano is a large instrument with black and white keys. You press the keys to make sounds.
• について drums are percussion instruments. You hit them with sticks to make rhythms.
• について violin is a small string instrument. You play it with a bow.
• について clarinet is a woodwind instrument. You blow into it and press keys.
• について 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.

例

• 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.

練習

スペイン語話者がよく犯す間違い

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

• 誤り： I play guitar.
• 正しい： I play the guitar.

Always remember the when talking about playing a specific instrument.

よくある質問

What is a string instrument?

A string instrument makes music from vibrating strings. Examples are the guitar そして 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 そして saxophone are woodwind instruments.

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

You say “to play an instrument”. For example, “I play the piano.”