CHICO Instrument Encyclopedia


Subject:
instruments , music , percussion , strings , winds , electronic , orchestra , classical , acoustic , Angklung , Bell , Castanets , Daiko , Darabukka , Da'uli da'uli , Gender , Jew's harp , Kettle drum , Mbira or Sanza , Rattle , Talking Drum , Tambour , Tambourine , Teponaztli , Xylophone , Balalaika , Bandurria , Charango , Clavicembelo , Guitar , Harp , Hooked harp , Hurdy gurdy , Kissar , Lute , Lyre , Musical bow , Pianoforte , Psaltery , Dulcimer , Rebab , Ud , Oud , Ukelele , Valiha , Violin , baroque , Viola da gamba , Zither , Accordion , Alphorn , Bass clarinet , Bassoon , Clarinet , Contrabass Sarrusophone , Cornet , Dijeridu , English horn , Euphonium , Flugel horn , Duct flute , Transverse Flute , French horn , Harmonica , Horn , Melodeon , Natural trumpet , Oboe , Ocarina , Oliphant , Ophicleide , Organ , baroque , Recorder , Reed pipe , Saxhorn , Saxophone , Serunai , Trombone , Trumpet , Theremin , Idiophones , Membranophones , Chordophones , Aerophones , Electronophones

Description:
Based out of the University of Michigan, The Instrument Encyclopedia showcases "some of the world's most interesting musical instruments." The database provides users with instrument images, textual descriptions and an occasional sound file.

Creator:
Cultural Heritage Initiative for Community Outreach

Publisher:
University of Michigan School of Information

Language:
English

Source:
http://www2.si.umich.edu/chico/instrument/


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