Musical instruments are used to expand the limited scope of musical sounds such as clapping, stamping, whistling, humming, and singing which can be produced by a person's unaided body. Throughout the world, musical instruments vary greatly in purpose and design, from natural, uncrafted objects to complicated products of industrial technology.

The present book provides a comprehensive and authentic information of various musical instruments used in different parts of the world. Besides narrating the significant characters of each instrument it also covers the history and development of instrumental music. This work will serve as a highly useful reference tool not only for teachers and students of music but also for all general readers who are interested in music.