toyinstrument

noun
UK /ˈtɔɪˌɪnstrəmənt/
US /ˈtɔɪˌɪnstrəmənt/

A toy instrument is a small musical toy that makes sounds for kids to play with.

My little brother got a toyinstrument for his birthday and played it all afternoon.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A simplified or imitation musical instrument designed for children's play rather than serious performance.

The classroom had a box of toyinstruments, including plastic flutes and tiny drums.

3. Any object used as a pretend instrument during children's imaginative play.

She turned a cardboard tube into a toyinstrument and pretended to be in a band.

4. A beginner's practice instrument that is inexpensive and easy for young learners to handle.

He started learning rhythm on a toyinstrument before moving to a real drum kit.