musical instruments

[ˈmjuːzɪkəl ˈɪnstrəmənts]
nounpl: musical instruments
instrumentos musicais
1. Objects or devices designed to produce musical sounds when played by a musician
The orchestra uses a variety of musical instruments including strings, woodwinds, and percussion.
A orquestra utiliza uma variedade de instrumentos musicais, incluindo cordas, madeiras e percussão.
2. Tools used to create, perform, or produce music in different genres and styles
She learned to play several musical instruments during her childhood.
Ela aprendeu a tocar vários instrumentos musicais durante sua infância.
In Brazil, musical instruments are deeply embedded in cultural identity, particularly in samba, forró, and bossa nova traditions. Brazilian schools often emphasize music education, and learning musical instruments is considered an important cultural practice. In the USA, musical instruments are central to diverse traditions from jazz and blues to classical and rock music, reflecting the country's multicultural heritage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
instrumentsmusical devicesinstruments of music

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrumentos musicais
Standard term used across Brazil in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
instrumentos musicais
Common in samba and bossa nova contexts; locals often refer to specific instruments like cavaquinho or tamborim
São Paulo
instrumentos musicais
Used in classical and contemporary music contexts equally
Portugal
instrumentos musicais
Identical usage; occasionally shortened to 'instrumentos' in casual speech

Related Words

orchestramusicianmelodyharmonyrhythmstringswoodwindsbrasspercussion

Related Idioms & Phrases

to play an instrument like a well-oiled machine
music to one's ears
instrument of change
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