Woodwind Definition

wo͝odwĭnd
woodwinds
noun
woodwinds
A wind instrument in which sound is produced by the vibration of reeds in the mouthpiece, as a bassoon, clarinet, oboe, or saxophone, or by the passing of air across the mouthpiece, as a flute.
American Heritage
The woodwind instruments of an orchestra, or the players of these instruments.
Webster's New World
Any of such instruments.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adjective
Designating a wind instrument made, esp. originally, of wood, as the flute, clarinet, or oboe.
Webster's New World
Of or composed for such an instrument or instruments.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Woodwind

Noun

Singular:
woodwind
Plural:
woodwinds

Woodwind Sentence Examples

  • There are two ensembles to choose from; The duo and woodwind quintet.

  • At times perhaps he was a little rigid -- and some slight hesitancy in the exposed woodwind writing will surely lessen with familiarity.

  • A serene hunting call links the ' nasty raindrops ' opening with the ' asphyxiating woodwind players ' ending.

  • We would welcome enquiries from any brass or woodwind players of grade 5 standard or above.

  • The band is augmented by a string quartet and woodwind solos.

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Words Starting With

WWOWOO

Words Ending With

DNDIND

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Words Starting With W and Ending With D

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