Erich von Hornbostel and Curt Sachs [1914] {Sachs-Hornbostel system} {Hornbostel-Sachs system} classed instruments. Instruments {idiophone, Sachs-Hornbostel}, such as xylophone, can vibrate. Instruments {membranophone}, such as drum or kazoo, can have vibrating membranes. Instruments {chordophone}, such as piano or cello, can have vibrating strings. Instruments {aerophone}, such as pipe organ or oboe, can have vibrating air columns. Instruments {electrophone}, such as theremin, can be electronic.
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