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English noun: double reed

1. double reed (artifact) a woodwind that has a pair of joined reeds that vibrate together


Synonymsdouble-reed instrument


Broader (hypernym)beating-reed instrument, reed, reed instrument


Narrower (hyponym)bassoon, cor anglais, cromorne, crumhorn, English horn, hautbois, hautboy, krummhorn, oboe


Part holonymdouble reed

2. double reed (artifact) a pair of joined reeds that vibrate together to produce the sound in some woodwinds


Broader (hypernym)reed, vibrating reed


Part meronymdouble reed, double-reed instrument









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