Music Glossary: reed

Low single-reed with dark, rich tone; transposes (usually in B♭, down major 9th). more

Bass double-reed with flexible articulation and characterful low register. more

Single-reed with wide range and dynamic control; transposes major second. (B♭) more

Lowest double-reed sounding an octave below bassoon; seismic, weighty color. more

Alto double-reed in F; mellow, plaintive quality; transposing instrument. more

Transposing E♭ single-reed with warm/bright mix; common in jazz and pop. more

Transposing B♭ sax with robust, expressive tone; iconic jazz voice. more