Musical instruments in German with pictures

German instrument names

• Akkordeon Accordion
• Bassklarinette Bass Clarinet
• Bassgitarre Bass Guitar
• Becken Cymbals
• Cello Cello
• Fagott Bassoon
• Flöte Flute
• Gitarre Guitar
• Harfe Harp
• Horn Horn
• Klavier Piano
• Klarinette Clarinet
• Kontrabass Double Bass
• Oboe Oboe
• Orgel Organ
• Posaune Trombone
• Saxophon Saxophone
• Schlagzeug Drums
• Trompete Trumpet
• Tuba Tuba
• Ukulele Ukulele
• Violine/Geige Violin
• Waldhorn French Horn
• Xylophon Xylophone
• Zither Zither
• Altflöte Alto Flute
• Banjo Banjo
• Bassetthorn Basset Horn
• Basssaxophon Bass Saxophone
• Blockflöte Recorder
• Bouzouki Bouzouki
• Bratsche Viola
• Cajón Cajón
• Castagnette Castanets
• Darbuka Darbuka
• Dudelsack Bagpipes
• Djembe Djembe
• Euphonium Euphonium
• Fiddle Fiddle
• Flügelhorn Flugelhorn
• Glockenspiel Glockenspiel
• Kesselpauke Timpani
• Keyboard Keyboard
• Laute Lute
• Mandoline Mandolin
• Marimba Marimba
• Mundharmonika Harmonica
• Okarina Ocarina
• Piccoloflöte Piccolo Flute
• Sitar Sitar
• Tamburin Tambourine
• Tenorsaxophon Tenor Saxophone
• Triangel Triangle
• Vibraphon Vibraphone
• Waldzither Waldzither
• Waschbrett Washboard
• Zymbal Cymbal
• Agogo Agogo
• Alphorn Alphorn
• Balalaika Balalaika
• Bassdrum Bass Drum
• Bongo Bongo
• Cabasa Cabasa
• Claves Claves
• Conga Conga
• Didgeridoo Didgeridoo
• Djembé Djembé
• Djembe Djembe
• Dulcimer Dulcimer
• E-Bass Electric Bass
• E-Gitarre Electric Guitar
• Fingerzimbeln Finger Cymbals
• Guimbarde Jew's Harp
• Hang Hang Drum
• Harmonium Harmonium
• Kastagnetten Castanets
• Kazoo Kazoo
• Klangschale Singing Bowl
• Kuhglocke Cowbell
• Lyra Lyre
• Maultrommel Jew's Harp
• Metallophon Metallophone
• Ney Ney
• Panflöte Pan Flute
• Perkussion Percussion
• Rassel Maracas
• Rebec Rebec
• Regenmacher Rainstick
• Schlitztrommel Slit Drum
• Sheng Sheng
• Steelpan Steel Drum
• Tambora Tambora
• Tar Tar (Drum)
• Theorbe Theorbo
• Timpani Timpani
• Tom-Tom Tom-Tom
• Triangl Triangle
• Udu Udu
• Vihuela Vihuela
• Windspiel Wind Chime
• Zampogna Zampogna
• Zheng Guzheng

Learning Musical Instruments in German

Learning musical instruments in German can be straightforward, especially if you already speak English. Many musical terms are quite similar between the two languages. This tutorial will introduce you to common musical instruments in German, both popular ones and those found in orchestras, making it easier for you to discuss music in German-speaking contexts.

Common Musical Instruments

Violin in German

If you're interested in orchestra instruments, here are some common ones in German:

Instrument Names - Strings / Winds / Brass

In the world of music, different instruments are named uniquely across languages. Understanding these names is crucial for musicians, composers, and music enthusiasts. Here, we'll explore the names of instruments categorized as strings, winds, and brass across English and German

Strings

Woodwinds

Brass

Plucked Instruments

Plucked instruments are a category of string instruments that produce sound by plucking the strings. This can be done using fingers or a plectrum. They are found in various musical traditions worldwide.

Keyboard Instruments

Keyboard instruments are played using a set of keys that the performer presses down or strikes to produce sound. These instruments are integral to many musical genres, from classical to modern music.

Percussion instruments in German

Percussion instruments produce sound through being struck, shaken, or scraped. They are categorized into definite pitch and indefinite pitch instruments and are used in various musical ensembles to provide rhythm and texture.

Electronic Instruments

Electronic instruments generate sound electronically. They are versatile and widely used in modern music for a variety of genres including pop, rock, and electronic dance music (EDM).

Other Instruments

This category includes various other instruments that don't fall under the typical categories but are essential in different music styles and ensembles.

Instrumental Ensembles

Instrumental ensembles are groups of instruments playing together. They range from small chamber groups to large orchestras, each offering a unique sound and repertoire.

Voices

In vocal music, different voice types and ensembles create various textures and harmonies. Knowing the names of these voices in different languages can be useful for vocalists and conductors.

Vocal Ensembles

Vocal ensembles are groups of singers that perform together. They can vary in size and voice composition, creating different musical effects and styles.