A musical instrument is a device created or adapted to make musical sounds. In principle, any object that produces sound can be considered a musical instrument—it is through purpose that the object becomes a musical instrument. A person who plays a musical instrument is known as an instrumentalist. The history of musical instruments dates to the beginnings of human culture. Early musical instruments may have been used for rituals, such as a horn to signal success on the hunt, or a drum in a religious ceremony. Cultures eventually developed composition and performance of melodies for entertainment. Musical instruments evolved in step with changing applications and technologies.
![[eBay Plus] Alpha 38” Inch Acoustic Guitar Classical Wooden (Left-handed Nature Wood) $20.95 Delivered @ OZPlaza eBay](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/71/670371.jpg?h=d4367038)
