Theremin (Thérémine) (THER-uh-min)
An electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact.
The eerie sound of the theremin filled the concert hall.

Didgeridoo (Didgeridoo) (didj-uh-ree-DOO)
A long wooden wind instrument used by Aboriginal Australians.
The deep drone of the didgeridoo resonated through the landscape.

Sitar (Sitar) (si-TAHR)
A plucked stringed instrument prominent in Hindustani classical music.
The intricate melodies of the sitar captivated the audience.

Oboe (Hautbois) (OH-boh)
A double-reed woodwind instrument with a distinctive tone.
The oboe's melancholic solo added depth to the orchestra's performance.

Harpsichord (Clavecin) (HARP-si-kord)
A keyboard instrument that produces sound by plucking strings.
The delicate sound of the harpsichord evoked a sense of the Baroque era.

Sousaphone (Sousaphone) (SOO-zuh-fohn)
A large brass instrument similar to a tuba, often used in marching bands.
The sousaphone provided a powerful bass line in the marching band's music.

Balalaika (Balalaïka) (bal-uh-LYE-kuh)
A Russian stringed instrument with a triangular body.
The lively strumming of the balalaika filled the air with Russian folk music.

Accordion (Accordéon) (uh-KOHR-dee-uhn)
A portable keyboard instrument with bellows.
The accordion player entertained the crowd with a medley of tunes.

Bagpipes (Cornemuse) (BAG-pyps)
A wind instrument with drones and a chanter, traditionally from Scotland.
The skirl of the bagpipes echoed across the highlands.

Celesta (Célesta) (suh-LES-tuh)
A keyboard instrument with a delicate, bell-like sound.
The celesta added a touch of magic to the orchestral piece.

Soundboard (Table d'harmonie) (SOUND-bord)
The resonating surface of a stringed instrument.
The quality of the soundboard greatly affects the tone of a piano.

Fretboard (Touche) (FRET-bord)
The part of a stringed instrument where the player presses the strings.
The guitarist's fingers danced across the fretboard.

Bell (Pavillon) (bel)
The flared opening at the end of a brass or woodwind instrument.
The trumpet's bell gleamed under the stage lights.

Bow (Archet) (boh)
A stick strung with horsehair, used to play stringed instruments.
The violinist drew the bow across the strings with precision.

Reed (Anche) (reed)
A thin piece of material that vibrates to produce sound in wind instruments.
The clarinetist carefully adjusted the reed for optimal sound.

Valve (Soupape) (valv)
A mechanism that controls the flow of air in brass instruments.
The trumpet player pressed the valves to change the notes.

Tuning Peg (Cheville d'accord) (TOO-ning peg)
A peg used to adjust the tension of a string.
He carefully turned the tuning peg to fine-tune the guitar.

Key (Touche) (kee)
One of the levers pressed on a keyboard instrument.
Her fingers moved swiftly across the piano keys.

Bellows (Soufflet) (BEL-ohz)
A device that supplies air to wind instruments.
The accordion player skillfully worked the bellows to create the music's rhythm.

Mouthpiece (Embouchure) (MOWTH-pees)
The part of a wind instrument placed in or against the mouth.
The trumpet player cleaned his mouthpiece before the performance.

Pluck the Resonant Strings (Pincer les cordes résonnantes) (pluk thuh REZ-uh-nuhnt stringz)
To pull and release the strings of an instrument to produce sound.
She began to pluck the resonant strings of her harp, creating a soothing melody.

Bow with Exquisite Vibrato (Archet avec un vibrato exquis) (boh with EK-skwiz-it vi-BRAH-toh)
To play a stringed instrument using a bow with a rich, wavering tone.
The cellist bowed with exquisite vibrato, adding emotion to the somber piece.

Depress the Ivory Keys (Enfoncer les touches d'ivoire) (de-PRES thuh EYE-vuh-ree keez)
To press down on the keys of a piano or harpsichord.
The pianist's fingers gracefully depressed the ivory keys, filling the room with music.

Inflate the Bag and Drone (Gonfler le sac et bourdonner) (in-FLAYT thuh bag and drohn)
To fill the air bag of bagpipes and produce a continuous low humming sound.
The piper began to inflate the bag and drone, signaling the start of the procession.

Manipulate the Slides with Dexterity (Manipuler les coulisses avec dextérité) (muh-NIP-yuh-leyt thuh slydz with dek-STER-i-tee)
To skillfully move the sliding tubes of a trombone.
The trombonist manipulated the slides with dexterity, hitting each note perfectly.

Strike the Sonorous Chimes (Frapper les carillons sonores) (stryk thuh SON-er-uhs chymz)
To hit the tuned metal bars of a chime instrument to produce resonant sounds.
The percussionist struck the sonorous chimes, adding a shimmering texture to the music.

Finger the Intricate Passages (Doigter les passages complexes) (FING-ger thuh IN-tri-kit PAS-ij-iz)
To use the fingers skillfully to play complex musical sequences.
The flautist expertly fingered the intricate passages, showcasing her virtuosity.

Sustain a Melifluous Note (Maintenir une note méliflue) (suh-STAYN uh muh-LIF-loo-uhs noht)
To hold a sweet-sounding note for a duration.
The singer sustained a melifluous note, captivating the audience with her vocal control.

Trill with Delicate Articulation (Triller avec une articulation délicate) (tril with DEL-i-kit ahr-tik-yuh-LEY-shuhn)
To rapidly alternate between two adjacent notes with precise and light touch.
The pianist executed a trill with delicate articulation, adding a flourish to the melody.

Embouchure the Reed with Precision (Embouche l'anche avec précision) (AHM-boo-shur thuh reed with pri-SIZH-uhn)
To position the mouth and lips correctly on the reed of a wind instrument.
The saxophonist carefully embouchured the reed with precision to achieve the desired tone.