History of Musical Instruments

The piano evolved from harpsichord, invented by Cristofori, popularized in the 18th century.

The violin evolved in Italy, 16th century, becoming central in classical and folk music.

Invented by Adolphe Sax in 1846, the saxophone is key to jazz music.

The clarinet evolved from the chalumeau in the 1700s, becoming a key woodwind.

The cello, evolved from the viola da gamba, became prominent in the Baroque era.

The guitar evolved from ancient string instruments, becoming central to many music genres.

The flute evolved from ancient bone instruments to modern metal versions over millennia.

The accordion, invented in the 19th century, became popular in folk and dance music.