dou|ble-reed

dou|ble-reed
dou|ble-reed «DUHB uhl REED», adjective.
having two reeds bound together in the mouthpiece that are made to vibrate against each other by the breath, thus producing the tone: »

The oboe and bassoon are double-reed instruments.


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