traditional musical instruments [1]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Collective term for the instruments, current or ancient, that characterize a culture, era or style of music.
accordion ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Wind instrument composed of keyboards and a manual bellows used to cause the reeds to vibrate and produce sound.
bass register ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Key that changes sound quality in the lower register.
bass keyboard ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Keys that provide a harmonic complement to the treble keyboard.
bellows ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Apparatus that contracts and expands to control air pressure and cause the reeds to vibrate.
grille ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part through which air and sound pass.
key ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
White or black lever pressed to allow air from the bellows to pass, causing the reeds to vibrate and produce sound.
treble keyboard ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Keys used to play the melody.
treble register ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Key that changes sound quality in the higher register.
bellows strap ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece that locks the bellows in a closed position.