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∙ 10y agoWoodwinds are either flutes or reed instruments. Flutes make sound when air is blown across, not into, a hole. Reed instruments sound is made when a reed, as the mouthpiece or attatched to the mouthpiece, vibrates when the mouthpiece is blown.
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∙ 9y agoConsidering the name 'woodwind' would suggest that all the instruments are made of wood, however saxophones and flutes aren't.
The common thread of most woodwind instruments is the reed. Saxophones (despite being made of brass) and clarinets are both woodwind instruments as they have single reeds. Oboes and bassoons have double reeds.
The anomaly is the flute which doesn't have a reed and is made of metal. The reason it is in the woodwind family is because it is a wind instrument (i.e. it is played by a player blowing down it) which can't be group with brass as it produces a totally different sound quality. Also the fact it isn't even made of brass AND has a completely different mouthpiece to your typical brass instrument puts it alongside woodwind. Again also the flute originates from a pan flute which is made of wood.
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Why are woodwind instruments called the reed section in an orchestra?
because all woodwind instruments use reeds
Which 3 woodwind instruments play in the middle range?
what 3 woodwind instruments play in the middle range
Name three woodwind musical instruments?
The instruments in the woodwind family are: flute oboe, alto sax ,tenor sax.
Are all woodwind instruments made of wood?
No, with the exception of the flutes, all woodwind instruments have reeds, flutes used to have reeds (similar to Oboe reeds) and that is why they are still classed as woodwind.
Which woodwind instruments are the youngest?
Flutes and oboes are some of the oldest instruments the woodwind family. Saxophones and bass clarinets are some instruments invented not too long ago.
What woodwind instrument has a single reed?
the single reed woodwind instruments: Clarinet, Saxophone (family) the single reed woodwind instruments: clarinet, saxophone (family)
Why are woodwind instruments called the reed section in an orchestra?
because all woodwind instruments use reeds
Which 3 woodwind instruments play in the middle range?
what 3 woodwind instruments play in the middle range
Name three woodwind musical instruments?
The instruments in the woodwind family are: flute oboe, alto sax ,tenor sax.
Are all woodwind instruments made of wood?
No, with the exception of the flutes, all woodwind instruments have reeds, flutes used to have reeds (similar to Oboe reeds) and that is why they are still classed as woodwind.
What family of instruments flute?
Woodwind.
Is a claranet in the woodwind family?
yes the clarinet is part of the woodwind family because the woodwind family are instruments you blow into.
Which woodwind instruments are the youngest?
Flutes and oboes are some of the oldest instruments the woodwind family. Saxophones and bass clarinets are some instruments invented not too long ago.
Differentiate woodwind instrumentsand brass wind instrument?
Woodwind instruments use reeded mouthpieces to produce sound (except the flute which is also woodwind). Brass instruments on the other hand do not.
What are the near relations to the main woodwind instruments?
Traditionally woodwind instruments were all made out of wood obviously! Oboes, clarinets, bassoons and cor anglais' are all still made out of wood but other instruments in the 'woodwind' family (flutes, saxophones, piccolos) are now made out of metal so are considered near relations to the 'main' woodwind instruments.
Are the flute the oboe and the clarinet all brass instruments?
They are not brass instruments. They are woodwind instruments.
Is the flute the oboe and the clarinet brass instruments?
No, They are all woodwind instruments
