double reed en · NOUN
Meanings
- A pair of reeds, in any of several wind instruments, that are joined together and vibrate together.
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(broadly) An instrument using a double reed.
To me, the bassoon is the greatest of the double reeds.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| double-reed | alternative | lexicographic | |
| double reeds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
da dobbelt rørblad (a pair of reeds in wind instruments) · ga feag dhúbailte (a pair of reeds in wind instruments) · nl dubbelriet (a pair of reeds in wind instruments) · mk двојанка (a pair of reeds in wind instruments) · de Doppelrohrblatt (a pair of reeds in wind instruments)