Definition & Meaning of "woodwind"in English

Woodwind

any musical instrument that is usually made of wood or metal and is played by blowing, such as a flute, clarinet, etc.

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

woodwinds

Examples

The woodwind section of the orchestra includes instruments like the flute, clarinet, and oboe.

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