There is no shortage of interesting and influential instruments, from the famous string instruments of violin, viola, and cello to folk instruments like the torototela or ghironda. So let’s explore some of the most common of these Italian musical instruments! 1. Zampogna.

ITALIAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. The history of the GUITAR has its origins in Italy, where, following the schools of classical lutes, brought to the birth of different regional schools, which continue today with different styles and techniques. The main schools were born in northern Italy, due to the influence of Stradivari violin making.

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Perhaps the most esteemed of the musical instruments of Italy are of the violin family, including the viola, cello and double bass and the piano, which was originally called the pianoforte. The most famous luthiers or violin makers between the 16 th century and the 18 th century were from the Lombardy region.

Instruments associated with classical music, including the piano and violin, were invented in Italy. [ 1 ] Italy's most famous composers include the Renaissance Palestrina, Monteverdi, and Gesualdo; the Baroque Scarlatti, and Vivaldi; the classical Paganini, and Rossini; and the Romantic Verdi and Puccini.