Double Reed (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A woodwind that has a pair of joined reeds that vibrate together.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Double-reed Instrument

Hypernyms

• Reed
• Beating-reed Instrument

Hyponyms

• Cromorne
• Hautbois
• Bassoon
• Krummhorn
• English Horn
• Oboe

Meaning ²

A pair of joined reeds that vibrate together to produce the sound in some woodwinds.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Vibrating Reed