Abbreviations for musical instruments

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Abbreviations for musical instruments can be used to describe roles often found in musical performances, apart from conducting.

http://www.restructures.net/instruments.htm

voc voice
bnd bandoneon
p piano
clo cello [violoncello]
vln violin
acc accodion
g guitar
hmca harmonica
sax saxophones (note: several specific entries)
b bass (contrabass; double bass)

http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/public/page/abbreviations

gui guitar
pf piano
accdn accordion
va viola
vc cello
vn violin
vib vibraphone
related:
v, vv voice, voices
 pfmr(s) performer(s)
 cond(s). conductor(s), conducted by
several missings : bandoneon

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A975666

gtr guitar
pf
acn
va
vc
vn
db double bass
hca harmonica
sx saxophon
chor chorus
missing: voice, bandoneon