wind instrument
noun
: a musical instrument (such as a trumpet, clarinet, or organ) sounded by wind
especially
: one sounded by the player's breath
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The band is always looking for new wind instrument and percussion players.
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Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2024
German sailors traded the wind instrument with Colombians in exchange for food and other supplies.
—Daniella Tello-Garzon, refinery29.com, 6 Aug. 2024
Sanborn, who had contracted polio at age 3, was later introduced to the saxophone at 11 years old when his doctor recommended playing a wind instrument to help his lungs.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
The production is huge, with thumping drums and various wind instruments.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2024
German sailors traded the wind instrument with Colombians in exchange for food and other supplies.
—Daniella Tello-Garzon, refinery29.com, 6 Aug. 2024
Sanborn, who had contracted polio at age 3, was later introduced to the saxophone at 11 years old when his doctor recommended playing a wind instrument to help his lungs.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
The production is huge, with thumping drums and various wind instruments.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Wind instrument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20instrument. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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