woodwind

/ˈwʊdwɪnd/

Definitions

1. noun

a musical instrument, such as a flute or oboe, that is played by blowing air through a reed or by blowing directly into it, typically belonging to the family of instruments known as brass and woodwind.

“The orchestra played a lively tune on the woodwind instruments.”

Synonyms

  • brass instrument
  • wind instrument

Antonyms

  • percussion instrument
  • string instrument