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A '''musical instrument''' is a (typically) [[man-made]] device for the creation and propagation of sound waves that are deemed to be pleasant in some way.  People use musical instruments to play [[music]] alone, or in groups, for their own pleasure or for [[audience]]s.

A '''musical instrument''' is a (typically) [[man-made]] device for the creation and propagation of sound waves that are deemed to be pleasant in some way.  People use musical instruments to play [[music]] alone, or in groups, for their own pleasure or for [[audience]]s.

Musical instruments are many and varied.  The ones used in classical music are divided into four broad categories - the [[Reed instruments|woodwind]]s, [[String instruments|strings]], [[Brass instruments|brass]] and [[Percussion Instruments|percussion]].  Folk music has its own broad range of instruments, including such well known ones as the banjo.  Modern popular music often includes amplified ("electric") instruments such as the electric guitar, bass and keyboards, and even the use of record playing turntables as instruments in themselves.

Musical instruments are many and varied.  The ones used in classical music are divided into four broad categories - the [[Reed instruments|woodwind]]s, [[String instruments|strings]], [[Brass instruments|brass]] and [[Percussion instruments|percussion]].  Folk music has its own broad range of instruments, including such well known ones as the banjo.  Modern popular music often includes amplified ("electric") instruments such as the electric guitar, bass and keyboards, and even the use of record playing turntables as instruments in themselves.

The earliest musical instruments were likely to have been natural objects that resonated in some way when struck or beaten.

The earliest musical instruments were likely to have been natural objects that resonated in some way when struck or beaten.

*[[Tambourine]]

*[[Tambourine]]

*[[Tin Whistle]]

*[[Tin Whistle]]

*[[Vinraphone]] ("Vibes")

*[[Vibraphone]] ("Vibes")