Music
World Music & Instruments Quiz
Sitars, didgeridoos, and the instruments that give each culture its voice.
Sitars, didgeridoos, and the instruments that give each culture its voice.
The steel pan from Trinidad & Tobago is the only acoustic musical instrument invented in the 20th century — crafted from discarded oil drums by communities whose traditional drums were banned. This quiz spans instruments from every continent.
Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.
You'll explore iconic instruments from the Indian sitar to the Australian didgeridoo, discover the fascinating history of the steel pan, learn about unusual instruments like the theremin and hang drum, and test your knowledge of world music fusion from Paul Simon to Buena Vista Social Club.
The didgeridoo from Australia may be the oldest wind instrument, with some estimates dating it back 40,000 years. However, the human voice is technically the oldest musical instrument of all.
The most expensive instrument ever sold was a Stradivarius violin known as the 'Lady Blunt,' which fetched $15.9 million at auction. Stradivarius instruments are prized for their unmatched tonal quality.
A theremin is an electronic instrument played without physical contact — the player moves their hands near two antennas to control pitch and volume. It was invented in 1920 and is famous for its eerie sound in horror movies.
Last updated: March 2026