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Musical Instrument Classifications - YAML

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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- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"