The oboe is a double-reed instrument and member of the woodwind family. Oboes are usually made of wood, but there are also oboes made of synthetic materials. The oboe is commonly used in concert bands ...

Or simply the way instruments are arranged or showcased within a band. Here is a list of prominent musicians and bands who have went outside the box when it comes to their instruments.

These instruments are all played the same way, by bowing across the strings or plucking. The bigger ones create a lower sound. The woodwind family includes the flute, clarinet, oboe and saxophone.

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"It's a clarinet which belongs tothe family of woodwind instruments." Lovely but the clarinet winsevery single time. "You know simple woodwindinstruments were first played as far back as 20000 ...

In addition to spitting hot bars on the track, to the surprise of many fans, some rappers also play instruments. Here's a list of MCs who can rock more than just a microphone.

Kiddos can meet symphony players and see their musicmakers up close, make their own percussion instruments, and revel in performances from ASO’s sterling string, woodwind, and brass ensembles.

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The flute is a family of musical instruments in the woodwind group. Unlike woodwind instruments with reeds, a flute is an aerophone or reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of ...