Hornbostel-Sachs Classifcation System

Question 1

A type of instrument that uses itself to form a sound without using strings, membrane, or air.

Answer 1

Idiophone

Question 2

A type of instrument that uses strings or chords to produce sound.

Answer 2

Chordophone

Question 3

A type of instrument that uses stretched membrane to make sound.

Answer 3

Membranophone

Question 4

A type of instrument that uses a body of vibrating air to produce sound.

Answer 4

Aerophone

Question 5

A type of instrument that uses electricity to create sound.

Answer 5

Electrophone