Woodwind

Pronunciation: /wʊd.wɪnd/

Definitions of woodwind

noun a musical instrument, such as a flute, clarinet, or oboe, that is typically made of wood and played by blowing air through a reed or across a hole

Example Sentences

A1 I am learning to play the woodwind instrument in music class.

A2 The woodwind section of the orchestra includes instruments like the flute and clarinet.

B1 She has been practicing her woodwind skills for years and is now a talented musician.

B2 The woodwind ensemble performed a beautiful piece at the concert last night.

C1 The woodwind player showcased their virtuosity during the solo performance.

C2 The woodwind section of the symphony orchestra is known for its precision and artistry.

Examples of woodwind in a Sentence

formal The woodwind section of the orchestra includes instruments like the flute, clarinet, and oboe.

informal I've always been drawn to the sound of woodwind instruments in music.

slang I love jamming out on my woodwind with the band.

figurative The wind whispered through the trees like a delicate woodwind melody.

Grammatical Forms of woodwind

• past tense: woodwinded
• plural: woodwinds
• comparative: more woodwind
• superlative: most woodwind
• present tense: woodwinds
• future tense: will woodwind
• perfect tense: have woodwinded
• continuous tense: is woodwinding
• singular: woodwind
• positive degree: woodwind
• infinitive: to woodwind
• gerund: woodwinding
• participle: woodwinded

Origin and Evolution of woodwind

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'woodwind' originated from the fact that the instruments in this category were traditionally made of wood and were played by blowing air through them.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'woodwind' has come to encompass a wider range of instruments beyond just those made of wood, including brass instruments with wooden components. The term now refers to a family of wind instruments that produce sound by vibrating a column of air within a tube.