Folk Instruments

noun a musical instrument in the percussion family consisting of a frame with small metal jingles

• The musician played the tambourine during the orchestra performance.
• I love shaking the tambourine during our jam sessions.
• Let's bring the tambourine to the party and make some noise!
• Her laughter was like the jingle of a tambourine, infectious and joyful.

noun a small musical instrument consisting of a lyre-shaped metal frame held between the teeth and played by plucking the metal tongue with the finger

• The Jew's harp is a traditional musical instrument that is played by plucking the metal reed.
• I bought a Jew's harp at the music store yesterday and I can't wait to start playing it.
• I love jamming out on my mouth harp, it's so fun to play.
• The Jew's harp can be seen as a symbol of cultural heritage and tradition in many communities.