Top 100 Musical Instruments of the World

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Listing the top 100 musical instruments is a subjective task as different people may have varying opinions on what constitutes the “top” instruments. However, there’s a general list of some popular and widely recognized musical instruments across various cultures and genres:

  1. Piano
  2. Violin
  3. Guitar
  4. Flute
  5. Drum Kit
  6. Trumpet
  7. Saxophone
  8. Cello
  9. Clarinet
  10. Voice (Vocal cords)
  11. Trombone
  12. Double Bass
  13. Harp
  14. Accordion
  15. Viola
  16. Oboe
  17. Bass Guitar
  18. French Horn
  19. Xylophone
  20. Electric Keyboard
  21. Bagpipes
  22. Banjo
  23. Marimba
  24. Ukulele
  25. Sitar
  26. Balalaika
  27. Tabla
  28. Taiko Drum
  29. Mandolin
  30. Didgeridoo
  31. Guzheng
  32. Cajon
  33. Djembe
  34. Theremin
  35. Flugelhorn
  36. Chapman Stick
  37. Pipa
  38. Shamisen
  39. Zither
  40. Bassoon
  41. Mbira
  42. Native American Flute
  43. Cymbals
  44. Ney
  45. Santoor
  46. Bongo Drums
  47. Melodica
  48. Bodhrán
  49. Tambourine
  50. Hurdy-Gurdy
  51. Ocarina
  52. Steel Pan
  53. Kalimba
  54. Qanun
  55. Duduk
  56. Bandoneón
  57. Bamboo Flute
  58. Koto
  59. Electric Violin
  60. Harmonica
  61. Triangle
  62. Uilleann Pipes
  63. Washboard
  64. Clavinet
  65. Accordion
  66. Flugelhorn
  67. Viola da Gamba
  68. Bass Clarinet
  69. Baritone Horn
  70. Daf
  71. Cuatro
  72. Hammered Dulcimer
  73. Mouth Organ
  74. Octobass
  75. Panduri
  76. Jew’s Harp
  77. Carnatic Violin
  78. Qanbus
  79. Steel Guitar
  80. Udu Drum
  81. Chapman Stick
  82. Baglama
  83. Cuíca
  84. Serpent
  85. Kazoo
  86. Nose Flute
  87. Whamola
  88. Gopichand
  89. Glass Harmonica
  90. Chapman Stick
  91. Barrel Organ
  92. Waterphone
  93. Contrabassoon
  94. Wheelharp
  95. Glass Armonica
  96. Jew’s Harp
  97. Conch Shell
  98. Handpan
  99. Theremin
  100. Glass Harp

Top 100 Musical Instruments

The tabla is a traditional percussion instrument that originated in India. Its exact invention date is not well-documented, but it is believed to have evolved over centuries within the Indian subcontinent. The tabla consists of a pair of hand-played drums, usually made of wood and leather, and is an integral part of classical and traditional Indian music. It’s widely used in various genres of Indian music, including Hindustani classical, folk, devotional, and popular music. The tabla’s distinctive sound and rhythmic patterns have made it an essential component of Indian musical culture.