Music and instruments: short videos

This page explores a variety of musical instruments and genres from around the world, each featured in short videos that link to their sources. You will learn about the steelpan, a chromatic percussion instrument from Trinidad and Tobago, and the Armenian duduk, a double reed woodwind made of apricot wood. The collection also covers ensembles like Indonesia's gamelan and traditional instruments such as the West African talking drum and the Mongolian horsehead fiddle. Additionally, the page includes videos on music genres like fado from Lisbon and reggae from Jamaica, as well as innovations in music listening like the Sony Walkman and the phonograph. Each video provides a concise introduction to its subject.