Free-reed Instrument (Noun)
Meaning
A wind instrument with a free reed.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The harmonica is a free-reed instrument that is often used in folk music.
- The Chinese sheng is an ancient free-reed instrument that has been used for centuries.
- The accordion is a type of free-reed instrument that is widely used in many different genres of music.
- The melodeon is a type of free-reed instrument that is similar to the accordion.
- The khaen is a traditional Laotian free-reed instrument that is used in folk music and dance.