All Instruments Name in English & Pictures! If you’re a musician, or are just starting out, it’s important to know the names of all the instruments in English. This week we’ll be looking at pictures and names of common musical instruments from around the world. So whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, take a look and learn something new!
Related: A to Z Musical Instruments List
Musical Instruments Names With Example Sentences
1- Banjo
She was playing a banjo and singing a country song.
2- Xylophone
The little girl was playing the xylophone.
3- French horn
He’s been playing the French horn for years.
4- Record
I need to buy a new record player.
5- Bass guitar
He plays the bass guitar in a band.
6- Violin
She learned to play the violin when she was young.
7- Harp
The harp is a beautiful, but difficult, instrument to play.
8- Conga
He was playing the conga and dancing at the party.
9- Trumpet
She played the trumpet in the school band.
10- Bell
The bell rang and it was time for class.
11- Keyboard
I’m going to buy a keyboard so I can learn to play the piano.
12- Double bass
The double bass is a large and important instrument in the orchestra.
13- Cello
She plays the cello in the school orchestra.
14- Maracas
He was playing the maracas and singing a Latin song.
15- Saxophone
He played the saxophone in the jazz band.
16- Drums/ Drum set
He loves to play the drums.
17- Harmonica
Do you know how to play the harmonica?
18- Snare drum
The snare drum is a small, high-sounding drum in the drum set.
19- Tuba
The tuba is a large brass instrument.
20- Bass drum
The bass drum is the largest and lowest sounding drum in the drum set.
21- Trombone
He plays the trombone in the school band.
22- Recorder
She taught me how to play the recorder.
23- Microphone
I need to sing into the microphone.
24- Accordion
He was playing the accordion and singing a French song.
25- Piano
I’m taking piano lessons.
26- Clarinet
He plays the clarinet in the school band.
Now that you know the names of some musical instruments in English, try using them in sentences of your own. Or if you’re a musician, try using them when you talk about your music.
