pattern

Music - Keyboard Instruments

Here you will learn some English words related to keyboard instruments such as "piano", "organ", and "accordion".

Review

Flashcards

Forms

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning
Words Related to Music
fortepiano

an early version of the piano, known for its softer and more delicate sound compared to modern pianos, commonly used in classical music from the 18th and 19th centuries

Close
Sign in
tangent piano

an early keyboard instrument with strings struck by tangents, known for its soft and intimate sound, used in historical and early music

Close
Sign in
piano
piano
[noun]

a musical instrument we play by pressing the black and white keys on the keyboard

Ex: We attended a piano recital and were impressed by the young pianist 's talent .
Close
Sign in
accordion
accordion
[noun]

a box-like musical instrument that is held in both hands and is played by squeezing and stretching it while pressing its keys

Ex: She enjoys the portability of the accordion, taking it with her to play at festivals and events .
Close
Sign in
organ
organ
[noun]

a large keyboard instrument with rows of pipes in different sizes, each played by a separate set of keys, producing a wide range of tones

Ex: She played a beautiful melody on the organ.
Close
Sign in
harpsichord

an early keyboard instrument resembling a piano in which the strings are plucked rather than being hit with a hammer

Close
Sign in
bowed clavier

a rare instrument that combines a keyboard with bowed strings, known for its unique and expressive sound, used in avant-garde and experimental music

Close
Sign in
clavichord

a Western European keyboard instrument producing soft tones, especially used in the 18th century

Close
Sign in
clavicymbalum

a historical keyboard instrument similar to a dulcimer, known for its plucked strings and bright sound, used in medieval and Renaissance music

Close
Sign in
lautenwerck

a historical keyboard instrument that resembles a lute, known for its plucked strings and delicate sound, used in Baroque music

Close
Sign in
claviharp
claviharp
[noun]

a hybrid musical instrument with strings like a harp and a small attached keyboard for plucking or damping the strings

Close
Sign in
button accordion

a type of accordion that is played by pressing buttons or keys on one side of the instrument, rather than by pulling and pushing a bellows as with the more common piano accordion

Close
Sign in
diatonic button accordion

a type of accordion that has buttons arranged in a diatonic scale pattern, typically used in folk, traditional, and regional music styles

Close
Sign in
piano accordion

a type of accordion that is played by pressing piano-style keys on one side of the instrument while operating a bellows with the other hand to create sound

Close
Sign in
calliope
calliope
[noun]

a musical instrument that produces sound by sending steam or compressed air through large whistles, and is often used in outdoor events such as circuses and fairs

Close
Sign in
claviola
claviola
[noun]

a small, keyboard-like wind instrument with a unique sound that is a cross between an accordion and a clarinet

Close
Sign in
concertina

a small polygonal instrument that resembles an accordion which is played by pressing keys and pulling and pushing its sides

Close
Sign in
reed organ

a type of keyboard instrument that produces sound by forcing air through metal reeds when keys are pressed

Ex: During the folk music concert , the reed organ added a rustic charm to the ensemble 's performance , evoking images of quaint countryside gatherings .
Close
Sign in
pump organ

a keyboard instrument that produces sound by forcing air through reeds using a foot-operated bellows or hand-pumped mechanism

Close
Sign in
pipe organ

a large keyboard instrument with rows of pipes in various lengths each played by a separate set of keys, producing a wide range of tones

Close
Sign in
celesta
celesta
[noun]

a musical instrument with a small keyboard in which hammers hit a row of steel plates, producing a bell-like sound

Close
Sign in
dulcitone
dulcitone
[noun]

a historical keyboard instrument that produces a soft and delicate tone, similar to a celesta or glockenspiel

Close
Sign in
harmonium
harmonium
[noun]

a musical instrument resembling a small organ in which the performer operates the pedals by feet and plays notes on the keyboard

Close
Sign in
barrel organ

a mechanical musical instrument which produces a particular tune by turning a handle

Close
Sign in
spinet
spinet
[noun]

an early keyboard instrument similar to a harpsichord with strings set slantwise

Close
Sign in
glasschord

a distinctive musical instrument that produces sound through struck or bowed glass rods, known for its unique and ethereal timbre

Close
Sign in
terpodion
terpodion
[noun]

a rare and obsolete keyboard instrument resembling a harmonium or pump organ, used in some 19th-century compositions

Close
Sign in
Wurlitzer electric piano

an electromechanical piano with metal reeds and hammers that produces a bright and percussive sound

Close
Sign in
Rhodes piano

an electric piano that uses metal tines struck by hammers to produce its signature warm and mellow sound

Close
Sign in
clavinet
clavinet
[noun]

a keyboard instrument that uses strings and pickups to produce a distinctive percussive and funky sound

Close
Sign in
grand piano

a large piano with three legs and a horizontal frame and strings, known for its powerful sound and wide range

Ex: The pianist played a beautiful sonata on the grand piano, captivating the audience .
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app