Musical instrument classification is the practice of grouping musical instruments according to shared characteristics. It is a central concern of organology, the study of musical instruments. Classifi
Variety of recorders in Martin Agricola's 1529 Musica instrumentalis deudsch (German instrumental music)
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Organology is the science of musical instruments and their classifications. It embraces study of instruments' history, instruments used in different cultures, technical aspects of how instruments prod
Musical instrument classification
…Musical instrument classification is the practice of grouping musical instruments according to shared characteristics. It is a central concern of organology, the study of musical instruments. Classifications may be based on the material that vibrates, the method of sound production, playing technique…
wind instruments
string and percussion instruments