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24 May, 03:06

How were ancient instruments classified according to the hornbostel/sachs system? Name and briefly describe the four categories

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  1. 24 May, 03:09
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    The original Hornbostel/Sachs system had 4 categories:

    1. Idiophones - Instruments that vibrate themselves such as a xylophone

    2. Membranophones - Instruments that have a vibrating membrane such a as a drum.

    3. Chordophones - Instruments with vibrating strings

    4. Aerophones - Instruments which incorporate vibration of air.
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