The uses of musical instrument have included the decorating purposes also as one of the main advantages. This is because of the varying structures of the instruments. They come in a variety of different attractive and beautiful structures and shapes of musical instruments. Hence, it will be good if we go for a study of the different appearances of musical instruments. 

The goblet shaped Alexandria Doumbek comes in latest varieties. There are bowl shaped versions also, but the name gives us the picture of a goblet shaped musical instrument in our mind. 

The barrel shaped djembe drum comes in goblet shapes also. Both of them have been popularized as both are the crafts of human creation. There are bowl shaped varieties from certain manufactures.

Egyptian Oud has a bowl like body. It reminds us of a water melon. This is the most familiar form in which they are widely seen.

The drum tables are usually used in the form of a table as well as a musical instrument. They come along with furniture. Hence people are trying to introduce varieties in them for the convenient uses and easy handlings.

The musical instruments have undergone change in their structure over the years. As man started inventing more and more varieties in musical instruments they were subjected to changes also. But the basic shape remains the same. This is because, the sound produced is greatly dependent on the shape of the instrument. The depth of their body interferes with the penetrating power of the sound that comes out of the instrument.