German Instruments — Picture Match
Match each instrument to its German name. Learn words like die Gitarre, die Trommel and das Klavier — every word shown with its English meaning.
Tap a picture, then tap its German word to make a pair.
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How to play
- 1
Look at the picture
Each card shows a picture. Pick the one you want to match.
- 2
Tap the matching word
Choose the German word that names the picture.
- 3
Match them all
Clear the whole board, then play again with a fresh set.
German instrument words in this game
Here is the full list of words in this game, each with a picture and its English meaning. Use it to study before or after you play.
| Picture | German | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| die Gitarre | guitar | |
| die Trommel | drum | |
| das Klavier | piano | |
| die Geige | violin | |
| die Trompete | trumpet | |
| das Saxophon | saxophone | |
| das Mikrofon | microphone | |
| die Flöte | flute | |
| das Akkordeon | accordion | |
| das Banjo | banjo | |
| die Maracas | maracas | |
| die Glocke | bell |
German instruments — questions & answers
How do you say "instrument" in German?
The German word is "das Instrument" (music is "die Musik"). This game teaches common instruments, each with its gender article.
Why does each word start with der, die or das?
German nouns have a gender. "Der" marks masculine nouns, "die" marks feminine ones and "das" marks neuter ones. Learning the article together with the word is the easiest way to remember its gender.
Is this game free?
Yes — it runs right in your browser, needs no sign-up or download, and you can replay it as many times as you like.
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