childrensinstrument

noun

UK /ˈtʃɪldrənz ˈɪnstrəmənt/

US /ˈtʃɪldrənz ˈɪnstrəmənt/

A children's instrument is a small musical toy that kids use to make sounds and music.

She played a little drum, a children's instrument, while her brother sang.

SYNONYMS

toy instrument kids' musical toy play instrument child's music maker

RELATED WORDS

xylophone tambourine recorder maracas kazoos

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A simple musical tool designed for young learners in music class.

The teacher handed out a children's instrument to each student.

3. A beginner-level musical device made safe and easy for small hands.

This colorful children's instrument is easy for toddlers to hold.

4. A plaything that produces musical notes for fun and learning.

He got a children's instrument as a birthday gift and loved it.