A musical instrument is constructed or used for the purpose of making the sounds of music. In principle, anything that produces sound can serve as a musical instrument. The history of musical instruments dates back to the beginnings of human culture.
any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
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Decoration added to embellish something, esp. a building
(ornament) decoration: something used to beautify
be an ornament to; "stars ornamented the Christmas tree"
A thing used to adorn something but usually having no practical purpose, esp. a small object such as a figurine
A quality or person adding grace, beauty, or honor to something
(ornament) decorate: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
'Sampe' musical instrument from Dayak Tribe
Dayak tribe has various musical instruments, such as plucking instrument, beating instrument and woodwind instrument. In its daily life, music is also important means of communication and praising to the powerful, either the spirits or human being. Besides, these musical instruments were also used for accompanying various dances. Just like in the dance, they also have some forms of rhythm in the music and also certain songs to accompany a dance or certain ceremony. Each has its own uniqueness. Sampe : It is a kind of guitar or plucking instrument with 3 or 4 strings. It usually decorated with special Dayak ornaments or carvings.
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Rooster ornament atop an O-Daiko, a Japanese barrel drum (c. 1872), Metropolitan Museum of Art (musical instrument collection, New York, NY, 16 July 1988.