single-reed instrument meaning

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single-reed instrument (noun): a beating-reed instrument with a single reed (as a clarinet or saxophone).

Definition of single-reed instrument

  1. a beating-reed instrument with a single reed (as a clarinet or saxophone)

    Synonyms: single-reed woodwind

    Type of: beating-reed instrument

    Kinds: clarinet, hornpipe, sax

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