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double-reed
double reedn.1. A pair of joined reeds that vibrate together to produce sound in certain wind instruments, such as bassoons and oboes.2. An instrument in which sound is produced by a pair of joined reeds. dou′ble-reed′ adj.double-reed adj (Instruments) relating to or denoting a wind instrument in which the sounds are produced by air passing over two reeds that vibrate against each other dou′ble-reed′ adj. 1. of or designating wind instruments producing sounds through two reeds fastened and beating together, as the oboe. n. 2. a double-reed instrument. [1875–80] ThesaurusSeedouble reed |