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What instruments belong to the woodwinds in the orchestra and why are they part of the group?
The flute, clarinet, bassoon, piccolo, recorder, oboe, saxophone. Woodwinds have a reed to help them make a sound and generate vibrations.
What special jobs or parts of the music do the woodwinds play?
These woodwinds are important because they play the soft and melodic parts in the orchestra.
What sounds or style of music do the woodwinds play?
Soft, melodic and classical. They are described as bird like as they often play high notes and the notes can be played rapidly to create melodies.
Some examples of instruments in the woodwind family:
FLUTE:
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CLARINET:
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RECORDER:
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