Music Glossary: woodwind

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

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

Soprano woodwind with bright, pure tone; agile in upper register; no reed. more

Soprano double-reed with penetrating, expressive tone; signature nasal timbre. more

Small flute sounding an octave above written; piercing brilliant color. more