Difference between revisions of "Woodwind"

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A '''woodwind''' is any instrument played by blowing, excluding brass instruments.  As the name implies, many woodwinds are or were made of wood.  Common woodwinds include the [[flute]], [[clarinet]], and [[saxophone]].
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A '''woodwind''' is any instrument played by blowing (excluding brass instruments), usually involving one or more [[reed]]s in the mouthpiece.  As the name implies, many woodwinds are or were made of wood.  Common woodwinds include the [[flute]], [[clarinet]], and [[saxophone]].
  
 
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[[Category:Musical Instruments]]

Revision as of 21:32, November 15, 2008

A woodwind is any instrument played by blowing (excluding brass instruments), usually involving one or more reeds in the mouthpiece. As the name implies, many woodwinds are or were made of wood. Common woodwinds include the flute, clarinet, and saxophone.