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single reed

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A vibrating device in some woodwind instruments that consists of a piece of cane bound to a mouthpiece by a ligature. The player's breath is blown between the reed and the mouthpiece, causing a vibration of the reed and thus sounding the instrument. Common instruments using single reeds today are the clarinet and saxophone families.



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Last Updated: 2016-06-12 14:34:47