Music is organised sound, to give the definition my school teacher once did, which means legitimate musical instruments are essentially infinite in number. Humans have come up with all sorts of amazing ways to produce sounds in an organisable way, and we want to know the most amazing.

Tell us about an obscure musical instrument you know and love; tell us how it works, who came up with it and why, and anything else you'd like to share, and include a picture (that's mandatory)! For bonus points, add a link to a song that makes good use of your chosen instrument.

The eight best submissions get $4 apiece.

Task: Tell us about an obscure musical instrument and show us a picture

Format: Written, with third-party images and optional video/audio links

How to submit a written entry:

1. Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!

2. Add a written response and feel free to include images.

How to submit a third-party video link:

1. Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!

2. Add a link to the YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok video you'd like to share, and click the 'expand' button so we can view the video on Just About.

3. Add a few sentences of context or commentary on the video or its creator.

How to submit a third-party image:

1. Hit the 'submit to this bounty' button just below this description - do not use the reply button unless you just want to comment on the thread, as replies will not be counted as entries!

2. Add the URL linking to the third-party image you'd like to submit (use the 'copy image link' function), and/or a link to the post on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter (X), to ensure proper credit.

3. Add a few sentences of context or commentary on the image or its creator.

Once the deadline closes, we’ll pick up to eight submissions, award $4 to each of the winners, and may share them as curated content.

Disclaimer: Geographical and age restrictions apply. Just About reserves the right to extend the bounty's duration. Please see our Terms of Use for more information on how bounties are created and rewarded on Just About. One reward available per member.

1. Take care not to breach copyright. Check our copyright policy before submitting.

2. Remember to link your social accounts before submitting multimedia assets!

3. Considering using AI to help? Think twice and first see our approach to AI content on Just About.

Image credit: Aleks Tn on Unsplash