kazoo
Hum-powered noisemaker
A kazoo is a small tube-shaped musical instrument that produces a buzzing sound when you hum into it.
A membrane inside vibrates against the player's voice, creating a nasal, reedy tone that sounds vaguely like a brass instrument.
Kazoos require no musical training and are popular at parties, parades, and anywhere people want to make joyful noise without much skill.
The kids formed a kazoo band and marched around the backyard.
Folk ensemble using makeshift instruments
- skiffleFolk-jazz on improvised instruments
- washboardRidged laundry surface
- spoonsShallow bowl utensils
- AppalachiaEastern U.S. mountain region
bluegrass · folk · hootenanny · busker · homemade · improvised · lo-fi · old-time
Low steady sound
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- droneUnmanned flying machine
- buzzingLow vibrating hum
membrane · wax paper · comb · rasp · nasal · reedy · tinny · warble
Quality of being original
- party favorSmall memento for guests
- noisemakerDevice producing celebratory sounds
- stocking stufferSmall holiday gift
- plasticCapable of being molded
cheap · colorful · birthday · carnival · prize · giveaway · playful · childlike
Mobile musical ensemble
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- pep bandAthletic event ensemble
- sing-alongGroup vocal participation
- groupAssembled collection of things
unison · chorus · accompaniment · backing · busking · street performance
Idiosyncratically unusual
- eccentricUnconventional in character
- zanyAmusingly absurd
- offbeatPleasantly strange or unusual
- playfulInclined toward fun
lighthearted · comedic · slapstick · goofy · irreverent · absurd · novelty act · parody
jug band
Folk ensemble using makeshift instruments
- skiffleFolk-jazz on improvised instruments
- washboardRidged laundry surface
- spoonsShallow bowl utensils
Appalachia · bluegrass · folk · hootenanny · busker · homemade · improvised · lo-fi · old-time · roots
hum
Low steady sound
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- droneUnmanned flying machine
buzzing · membrane · wax paper · comb · rasp · nasal · reedy · tinny · warble · trill
novelty
Quality of being original
- party favorSmall memento for guests
- noisemakerDevice producing celebratory sounds
- stocking stufferSmall holiday gift
plastic · cheap · colorful · birthday · carnival · prize · giveaway · playful · childlike · silly
marching band
Mobile musical ensemble
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- pep bandAthletic event ensemble
- sing-alongGroup vocal participation
group · unison · chorus · accompaniment · backing · busking · street performance
quirky
Idiosyncratically unusual
playful · lighthearted · comedic · slapstick · goofy · irreverent · absurd · novelty act · parody · mockery
- music gearguitar, amplifiers, piano, amps, keyboard
- American Instrumentsbanjo, harmonica, fiddle, autoharp, mountain dulcimer
- pocket instrumentsharmonica, ocarina, penny whistle, tin whistle, jaw harp
- party suppliesballoon, balloons, confetti, streamers, banners
- sound sourcesdrum, guitar, piano, violin, trumpet
- beginner instrumentsrecorder, xylophone, tambourine, triangle, maracas
kazoogrand piano
Large horizontal keyboard instrument
pipe organ · symphony orchestra · French horn · concert harp · harpsichord