1. Orchestral Woodwinds:
- This group consists of instruments commonly found in symphony orchestras and concert bands. They are typically made of wood (in the past) or other materials, and their sound is produced by blowing air across a mouthpiece or into a reed. Examples of orchestral woodwind instruments include:
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet
- Bassoon
2. Folk or Ethnic Woodwinds:
- This group includes woodwind instruments that are commonly associated with traditional music, ethnic music, or folk music from various cultures around the world. Some folk woodwind instruments may be made of wood or other materials and have distinct regional characteristics. Examples include:
- Recorder
- Bagpipes
- Shakuhachi
- Pan flute
- Zurna
- Ocarina