English vocabulary

Instruments in English.

9 everyday instruments words with pictures, each read aloud in a British voice. Choose your language from the menu to see each meaning.

guitar
piano
drums
trumpet
violin
saxophone
accordion
flute
microphone

About these instruments words

These 9 words cover instruments in everyday English, from guitar and piano to microphone. Listen to each one in a British voice, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.

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What are the most common English words for instruments?

This page lists 9 everyday instruments words in English: guitar, piano, drums, trumpet, violin, saxophone, accordion, flute, microphone. Each one has a picture and a British audio clip.

How can I learn instruments vocabulary quickly?

Listen to each word, say it aloud, then use it in a sentence. Hearing a word and typing it in English Dictation, and spotting it in the phrasebook conversations, helps it stick.

Is this British or American English?

The audio is a British voice and the spelling is British (for example, colour). A few words differ in American English.

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