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What are woodwind instruments?

Woodwind Instruments

Woodwind instruments are those instruments whose column of air is set in vibration by force of breath against the edge of the mouthpiece, or against the reed in the mouthpiece. Clarinet, flute, oboe, English horn and bassoon are examples of woodwind instruments.

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