Musical instruments are more than just devices created or adapted to make musical sounds. They are almost universal components of human culture. As well as making music, they serve specific ...

From American-made Martin acoustic guitars in Pennsylvania to handcrafted ceremonial gongs in Thailand, we traveled the world to uncover the stories behind how different musical instruments are made.

There are also lots of musical instruments you might have heard, that originate from different parts of the world. So, let's pack our bags as we travel around the globe to learn about musical ...

The art of lutherie, or the making of stringed instruments, is a beautiful blend of craftsmanship and musicality. This ...

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History The organ is a relatively old musical instrument, dating from the time of Ctesibius of Alexandria (285–222 BC), who invented the water organ. It was played throughout the Ancient Greek and ...

Hit something with a hammer, and it makes a sound. If you’re lucky, it might even make a pleasant sound, which is the idea behind the Great Stalacpipe Organ in Luray Caverns, Virginia.

Welcome to world music at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music! Our four non-Western music ensembles—open to both music majors and non-music majors—explore West African Highlife, ...

Jill Schildhouse The Musical Instrument Museum, located about 20 miles north of downtown Phoenix, invites visitors to check out its collection of more than 8,000 instruments from around the world.