Instruments of Europe

  • Bagpipes

    The bagpipes are well known in the large parts of Europe. The woodwind instrument consists of a chanter, bag, air supply and at least one drone.

  • Cimbalom

    The cimbalom is a large chordophone composed of a trapezoidal box on legs, similar to a piano. It was created in 1874 in Budapest by V. Josef Schunda.

  • Langspil

    The langspil is an Icelandic plucked zithar that can be played by plucking, hammering or bowing first discovered in the 18th century.

Music of Europe

Here is some diverse music from Europe that displays their wonderfully put together tones. From mountain ranges to peninsulas, the variety of their music is like no other.