Everyday objects

Musical Instruments

Instruments used in worship, celebration, warning, lamentation, royal events, and prophetic scenes.

Section coverage

Records

7

Strong’s links

10

Expanded reference links

228

Books represented by item

72

Items in this section

Harp

Stringed instrument used in worship and celebration.

1 Strong’s41 refs11 books

Lyre

Stringed instrument often associated with praise.

2 Strong’s56 refs14 books

Shofar / Ram’s horn

Horn used for alarm, worship, warfare, and festival signalling.

2 Strong’s83 refs22 books

Trumpet

Metal or horn instrument used for assembly, alarm, worship, and eschatological imagery.

1 Strong’s12 refs3 books

Flute / Pipe

Wind instrument used in celebration or mourning.

1 Strong’s2 refs2 books

Tambourine / Timbrel

Percussion instrument associated with celebration.

1 Strong’s16 refs11 books

Cymbals

Percussion instruments used in temple praise.

2 Strong’s18 refs9 books