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What are all the wind instruments called?

* Aerophone is a general term for a musical instrument that produces sound by the vibration of air.

* Brass instruments are aerophones that produce sound by the vibration of the player's lips against a metal mouthpiece. Common brass instruments include the trumpet, trombone, tuba, and horn.

* Woodwind instruments are aerophones that produce sound by the vibration of a reed against a mouthpiece. Common woodwind instruments include the flute, clarinet, saxophone, and oboe.

* Free reed instruments are aerophones that produce sound by the vibration of a metal or wooden tongue against a metal frame. Common free reed instruments include the accordion, concertina, and harmonica.

* Other wind instruments include the bagpipes, didgeridoo, and pan flute.

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