Woodwind and Brass Instruments
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a small mouth organ with a row of metal reeds, hold against the lips and played by blowing or sucking air
View Full Definitiona hard, pointed, often curved structure found on the head of some animals, such as cows, goats, and sheep, made of keratin or bone, used for defense, display, or digging
The bull charged forward, its horns lowered in defense.
View Full Definitiona small toy instrument that produces a buzzing sound when the player blows into its hollow pipe which has a hole in it
View Full Definitiona tube-like musical instrument that is played by blowing over a hole while covering and uncovering its other holes
She played a beautiful melody on the flute during the orchestra's performance.
View Full Definitiona woodwind instrument like an oboe that has a lower pitch and larger size
View Full Definitiona wind instrument with a reed and several sticks, played by squeezing a bag and blowing through one of its pipes, originated from Scotland
The bagpipe is a traditional Scottish musical instrument with a distinctive sound.
View Full Definitiona brass instrument with a curl in its tube and a flared bore that is played by valves
View Full Definitiona musical instrument with a curved metal tube and one wide end, which is played by blowing into it while pressing and releasing its three buttons
He played a soulful melody on the trumpet during the jazz performance.
View Full Definitiona brass instrument like a small trumpet that produces a mellower tone
View Full Definitiona wind instrument from the Medieval era with an end that curves upward, producing a nasal sound
View Full Definitiona historical double-reed woodwind instrument, similar to a predecessor of the modern bassoon, known for its rich and expressive tone, commonly used in Baroque music
View Full Definitiona curved metal wind instrument that is played by blowing into it while pressing its buttons
He played a soulful jazz solo on the saxophone during the concert.
View Full Definitiona wind instrument consisting of a keyboard and a mouthpiece into which the player blows
View Full Definitiona woodwind instrument of the oboe family consisting of a long wooden tube and a double reed
View Full Definitiona large double-reed woodwind instrument, producing deep, resonant tones and serving as the lowest-pitched instrument in the woodwind family
View Full Definitiona historical wind instrument resembling an oboe, known for its loud and piercing sound
The troubadours entertained the villagers with their lively tunes on the shawm.
View Full Definitiona wind instrument consisting of a wide hollow end and a sliding metal tube used to vary the pitch and produce a wide range of tones
The musician skillfully moved the slide of his trombone to hit the correct notes.
View Full Definitiona large wind instrument with a curved tube and a wide bore that produces the lowest pitches in the brass family
He played the tuba in the school band.
View Full Definitiona brass instrument resembling a small trumpet, without any valves or keys, used for military calls
View Full Definitionan early wind instrument with a cup-shaped mouthpiece, a conical tube and holes that are covered by the fingers
View Full Definitiona woodwind musical instrument in the most common size that produces a high range of notes
View Full Definitiona woodwind double-reed instrument with a long tubular body and holes and keys on top
She plays the oboe in the orchestra.
View Full Definitionan ancient wind instrument shaped like an egg with holes in its body that are covered with the fingers
View Full Definitiona musical instrument consisting of a set of bamboo or cane pipes in different lengths that are put in a row and fixed together, played by blowing
View Full Definitionan Australian wind instrument consisting of a large bamboo or wooden tube that is played by blowing while using circular breathing technique
View Full Definitiona large brass instrument resembling a small tuba that has 3 or 4 valves and produces a tenor voice
View Full Definitiona small high-pitched flute with six or eight finger holes that is played along with drums in a military band
View Full Definitiona brass instrument resembling a small trumpet with a larger bore and a mellower tone
View Full Definitiona 12-feet-long wooden horn that was originally used by Swiss herdsmen for signaling in the Alps
View Full DefinitionA long, hollow cylinder with a circular cross-section
The artist sculpted a series of interconnected pipes for the modern art installation.
View Full Definitionany of the family of brass instruments that have conical bores and valves
View Full Definitiona brass instrument of the tuba family with 4 valves and a very wide bore that is used in American marching bands
View Full Definitiona small woodwind instrument with six holes and a short pipe
View Full Definitionthe smallest member of the flute family that plays higher notes than the ordinary flute
The orchestra's performance was enhanced by the bright and piercing sound of the piccolo.
View Full Definitiona simple wind instrument with a straight body and finger holes that produces a clear, sweet sound when air is blown through it
She learned to play the recorder in music class.
View Full Definitiona musical instrument that is played by blowing air into it and using a keyboard to produce different notes, similar to a harmonica but with a wider range of tones
View Full Definitiona small, lightweight French bagpipe with a cylindrical chanter and a double-reed mouthpiece
The musician played a lively tune on the musette, infusing the air with the spirit of rural France.
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