traditional musical instruments [1]

Collective term for the instruments, current or ancient, that characterize a culture, era or style of music.

accordion

Wind instrument composed of keyboards and a manual bellows used to cause the reeds to vibrate and produce sound.

bass register

Key that changes sound quality in the lower register.

bass keyboard

Keys that provide a harmonic complement to the treble keyboard.

bellows

Apparatus that contracts and expands to control air pressure and cause the reeds to vibrate.

grille

Part through which air and sound pass.

key

White or black lever pressed to allow air from the bellows to pass, causing the reeds to vibrate and produce sound.

treble keyboard

Keys used to play the melody.

treble register

Key that changes sound quality in the higher register.

bellows strap

Piece that locks the bellows in a closed position.

button

Used to allow air from the bellows to enter, causing the bass keyboard reeds to vibrate.