Musical Instruments Matching Game
Match each instrument to its English name! A quick, free game to learn and review 12 common musical instruments in English — perfect for kids and beginners. Tap a picture, then tap the word that names it.
Tap a picture, then tap its English name to make a pair.
Pictures
Words
You matched them all! 🎉
How to play
- 1
Look at the picture
Each card shows a picture. Pick the one you want to match.
- 2
Tap the matching word
Choose the English word that names the picture.
- 3
Match them all
Clear the whole board, then play again with a fresh set.
12 Musical Instruments in English
Here is the full list of words in this game, each with a picture and an example sentence. Use it to study before or after you play.
| Picture | English | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| guitar | I strum the strings on my guitar. | |
| drum | I hit the drum with two sticks. | |
| piano | I press the black and white keys on the piano. | |
| violin | I play the violin with a bow. | |
| trumpet | I press three buttons on the trumpet. | |
| saxophone | The saxophone bends in a curved shape. | |
| microphone | The singer sings into the microphone. | |
| flute | I blow across the flute and cover the holes. | |
| accordion | I squeeze the accordion in and out. | |
| banjo | The banjo has a round drum-like body. | |
| maracas | I shake the maracas to keep the beat. | |
| bell | The bell rings with a ding-dong sound. |
Musical Instruments Vocabulary — FAQ
How many instruments are in the game?
The game includes 12 common musical instruments, from guitar and drum to piano and violin. Each round shows 8 of them at random, so a new game feels different every time.
Is the instruments game free?
Yes — the game is completely free and runs in your browser, with no download or sign-up needed.
Who is this game for?
It is made for kids and beginners learning English, but anyone who wants to review basic music vocabulary can enjoy it.
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