flute has no reed
a Flute does not have a reed so it's neither a single or double reed instrument.
They consist of a reed and mouthpiece with the exception of the Flute. Notes are created by airflow passing through the mouthpiece and reed.
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The flute is a woodwind instrument that has no reed. Instead of using a reed to produce sound, it generates sound when air is blown across its mouthpiece, creating vibrations in the air column inside the instrument. This distinguishes the flute from other woodwinds, such as clarinets and saxophones, which rely on reeds.
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The flute is generally classified as a woodwind, although it is distinct in that it is the only major woodwind that does not have a reed. Other woodwinds include the oboe (double reed), clarinet (single reed) and saxophone (single reed).
No, the cello does not have a reed. It is a string instrument, and is not played using the mouth at all.
Flutes and Piccolos don't use reeds. Also for E.C., an oboe doesn't use a reed either. :)
There is no such thing as a reed flute; flutes have an embouchure hole that you blow across, down, into the hole, above the hole or straight on the hole. If a flute were to have a reed it would be held down, like the oboe or clarinet. There are, however, wooden flutes. If you are good at fingering on the flute but blowing on the reed, I suggest an oboe, as they are a reed instrument and have a similar fingering. The oboe is a very unique instrument. There are usually about 3 in a college band. Source(s): Band Geek :)