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Definition of Reed instrument
1. Noun. A musical instrument that sounds by means of a vibrating reed.
Exact synonyms: Beating-reed Instrument, Reed
Specialized synonyms: Double Reed, Double-reed Instrument, Free-reed, Single-reed Instrument, Single-reed Woodwind
Generic synonyms: Wood, Woodwind, Woodwind Instrument
Derivative terms: Reedy
Specialized synonyms: Double Reed, Double-reed Instrument, Free-reed, Single-reed Instrument, Single-reed Woodwind
Generic synonyms: Wood, Woodwind, Woodwind Instrument
Derivative terms: Reedy
Definition of Reed instrument
1. Noun. a musical wind instrument played by blowing air trough a reed, which is fixed directly to the mouthpiece or to a reed block or similar fixture over an airhole in ¹
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