organology

OR-gah-nah-luh-jee. [English] The science of musical instruments including their classification and development throughout history and cultures as well as the technical study of how they produce sound.

noun. the branch of biology that deals with the structure and functions of the organs of living things. Derived forms. organologic (ˌɔrɡənlˈɑdʒɪk, ɔrˌɡænlˈɑdʒ-) or organological.

examples include gongs, sticks, stones, bones, xylophones, cymbals, claves, and other three-dimensional vibrating objects.

In organology, the study of musical instruments, many methods of classifying instruments exist. Most methods are specific to a particular cultural group and were developed to serve that culture's musical needs. Culture-based classification methods sometimes break down when applied outside that culture.

The 11 Hardest Musical Instruments to Learn

• Violin. The violin is a wooden stringed instrument that's part of a larger family of similar instruments.
• The French Horn.
• The Organ.
• Bagpipes.
• Accordion.
• Oboe.
• Harp.
• Guitar.

The word musicology literally means "the study of music," encompassing all aspects of music in all cultures and all historical periods.

Organology is a module that introduces students to the study of musical instruments, to their classification systems, to their use and meaning in different cultures, and to the technical aspects related to their constructions and sound qualities.

found instruments are objects used to create music that are not made for that purpose' Examples could include breaking glass, banging on pots and pans, or ringing bicycle bells.

Five Types of Musical Instruments. There are five different categories of instruments: percussion, woodwind, string, brass, and keyboard. The categories are based on their sounds, characteristics, and how the sounds are produced. This method of classification is called the Hornbostel-Sachs or Sachs-Hornbostel system.

If you're looking for an easy instrument to learn, any of these options fit the bill:

• HARMONICA. One of the easiest instruments you can take up, which is also very popular in a variety of styles, is the harmonica.
• GUITAR.
• UKULELE.
• KEYBOARD.
• DRUMS.

Overall, the guitar is easier to learn than the piano. If you consider the layout, learning songs, the ability to self-teach and a few other things, it is an easier instrument. However, it's the easiest on average for everyone.

Answer and Explanation: There are four branches of the study of music. They are ethnomusicology, music history, music theory, and systematic musicology.