Aulos

• The aulos was a wind instrument developed in Ancient Greece and also prevalent in Roman times. The instrument had two reed pipes, connected by a mouthpiece; however, musicians sometimes used only one pipe. A plate over the base allowed the musician to blow into the pipes at the same time, creating a loud and piercing sound.
  
  

Bagpipes

• Bagpipes are wind instruments developed in ancient times. Musicians around the world still play them today. The bagpiper plays the main pipe with two hands. The bagpiper blows into an airbag through a blow pipe to maintain air within the instrument -- and subsequently produces sound.
  
  

Tambourine

• Egyptians used tambourines, also known as timbrels, as percussion instruments. The instrument, similar to tambourines today, was made up of a round-framed drum with a tight cover stretched over the rim. Musicians attached small cymbals or bells to the sides of the instrument, creating a unique sound when they hit different areas of the instrument.
  
  

Cymbals

• Cymbals were another percussion instrument the ancient Egyptians played. The instrument, similar to the instrument used today, consisted of two circular brass bowls, which created sound by being hit together. Musicians could create different sounds by hitting different areas of the cymbal. Religious groups used the instrument during processions due to its loud and unique sound.