TOML
Musical Instrument Classifications - TOML
Musical instrument classification is a systematic categorization of instruments based on sound production principles and playing methods. Generally, instruments are divided into five main categories: string, wind, percussion, keyboard, and electronic instruments. These classifications are widely used as fundamental frameworks in orchestra arrangements and music education, with academic classification systems such as the Hornbostel-Sachs system also existing.
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string instruments
wind instruments
percussion instruments
keyboard instruments
electronic instruments
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code = "1"
slug = "string-instruments"
name = "String Instruments"
description = "Instruments that produce sound through vibrating strings."
examples = "[\"Violin\",\"Viola\",\"Cello\",\"Double Bass\",\"Harp\",\"Guitar\",\"Ukulele\",\"Sitar\"]"
soundProduction = "String vibration"
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code = "2"
slug = "wind-instruments"
name = "Wind Instruments"
description = "Instruments that produce sound through vibrating air."
examples = "[\"Flute\",\"Clarinet\",\"Saxophone\",\"Oboe\",\"Trumpet\",\"Trombone\",\"French Horn\",\"Tuba\"]"
soundProduction = "Air column vibration"
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code = "3"
slug = "percussion-instruments"
name = "Percussion Instruments"
description = "Instruments that produce sound by striking, shaking, or scraping."
examples = "[\"Drum Kit\",\"Timpani\",\"Xylophone\",\"Marimba\",\"Cymbals\",\"Tambourine\",\"Bongos\",\"Cajon\"]"
soundProduction = "Striking / Vibration"
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code = "4"
slug = "keyboard-instruments"
name = "Keyboard Instruments"
description = "Instruments that produce sound by operating keys."
examples = "[\"Piano\",\"Organ\",\"Harpsichord\",\"Synthesizer\",\"Electric Piano\",\"Harmonium\"]"
soundProduction = "Key-operated sound production"
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code = "5"
slug = "electronic-instruments"
name = "Electronic Instruments"
description = "Instruments that create sound through electronic circuits or digital processing."
examples = "[\"Synthesizer\",\"Drum Machine\",\"Digital Piano\",\"Sampler\",\"Turntable\",\"Electronic Drum\"]"
soundProduction = "Electronic circuits / Digital processing"