woodwind
/ˈwʊdˌwɪnd/
noun
- A type of musical instrument that is played by blowing air into it, traditionally made of wood, such as a flute, clarinet, or saxophone.
- He is learning to play a woodwind for the school band.
- She plays the clarinet, which is a woodwind instrument.
- The woodwind section of the orchestra includes flutes, oboes, and bassoons.
Antonyms
adjective
- Relating to or denoting a woodwind instrument or the section of an orchestra that plays such instruments.
- The woodwind players warmed up with scales and arpeggios.
- The woodwind sound was soft and melodic.
- She joined the woodwind ensemble at the music school.