Music has a way of soothing even the wildest spirits. (And yes, I know it’s supposed to be “beast” — let’s not get caught up in that.) However, there are times when the sounds of tiny, aspiring musicians can be, well, a bit of a headache. Have you ever endured an hour of recorder practice? It’s enough to drive anyone up the wall! While music connects us with profound emotions, the right joke can bring out a smile or even a chuckle.
If you played an instrument as a child, you know it was both fun and often a lot of work. To help you cope with any lingering trauma, we’ve gathered a collection of jokes that poke fun at the music world. Even if they don’t make you laugh, your little ones are sure to enjoy them, which is always a delight. See what I did there? The humor has already begun! Let’s take a break from the piano keys and tickle those funny bones with these family-friendly music jokes. You’ll be glad for the laughter!
Music Jokes
- How do you make a bandstand? Take away their chairs.
- How many concertmasters does it take to change a light bulb? Just one, but it takes four movements.
- Why did the pianist keep banging his head against the keys? He was playing by ear.
- Why is a piano so hard to open? Because the keys are on the inside.
- What type of music are balloons afraid of? Pop music.
- What is a mummy’s favorite kind of music? Rap.
- Why did the music teacher climb the ladder during class? To reach the high notes.
- Why did the tortilla chip start dancing? Because they put on the salsa.
- What instrument do rats play? Mouse organs.
- What do you call a musical insect? A humbug.
- Why did the fish make such a good musician? He knew his scales.
- What is the most musical part of your body? Your nose because you can blow and pick it.
- What makes songs, but never sings? Notes.
- Why did the grandma sit in the rocking chair with rollerblades? Because she wanted to rock and roll.
- Why did the chicken join the band? He had the drumsticks.
- What’s big, grey, and has horns? An elephant marching band.
- Which elf had the best singing voice? A. ELFis Presley.
- What kind of music do bunnies enjoy? Hip Hop.
- What’s a skeleton’s favorite instrument? The trombone.
- Why did Mozart get rid of his chickens? They kept saying, “Bach, Bach, Bach!”
- Why couldn’t the athlete listen to her music? She broke the record.
- What makes music on your head? A headband.
- What part of the turkey is musical? The drumstick.
- What’s the difference between a fish and a piano? You can’t tuna fish.
- What has forty feet and sings? The school choir.
- What’s the musical part of a snake? Its scales.
- Where did the music teacher leave his keys? In the piano.
- What songs do planets sing? Nep-tunes.
- What do you call a cow that plays an instrument? A moo-sician.
- What rock band has four guys who don’t sing? Mount Rushmore.
- Why was the musician arrested? She got in treble.
- What did the robbers take from the music store? The lute.
- What makes pirates good singers? They can hit the high Cs.
- What song do tornados like? “The Twist.”
- What has a neck but no head? A bass.
- What’s a cat’s favorite subject in school? MEWsic.
- What’s green and sings? Elvis Parsley.
- Why do fluorescent lights hum? Because they forgot the words.
- What’s the most musical bone? The trombone.
- What’s a cat’s favorite song? “Three Blind Mice.”
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In summary, laughter is the best medicine, and these music jokes are sure to bring a smile to your face and lighten your day. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just someone who enjoys a good pun, this collection will keep you entertained.