The history of musical instruments dates to the beginnings of human culture. Musical instruments have evolved in step with ever-changing applications and technologies. No longer do people bang hollow tree trunks; there are orchestras, folk music, bands, and groups. Different parts of the world developed different ways to produce sounds; the hollow logs, animal bones, stretched animal intestines, and hides were only the start.
Below, there are 20 drawings of various sound-producing instruments. Can you identify them?
Click on an image for a larger view. Hover your mouse pointer over the grey box below an image to reveal the answer.
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