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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; for details, visit www.cupertinosymphonicband.org.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Imagine mastodon-like creatures whose noses are wind instruments that inflate the structures and emit sound.
—Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Practically nothing else is as good at being a wind instrument simulator, either.
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The setup comes with a bunch of sonic presets to flex and slide the sounds of piano, strings, wind instruments or synths.
—New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1582, in the meaning defined above
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“Wind instrument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20instrument. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
wind instrument
noun
: a musical instrument (as a flute or horn) sounded by the vibration of a stream of air and especially by the player's breath
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