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What are 5 woodwinds that play in the orchestra?

Here are five woodwinds that play in the orchestra:

1. Flute:

The flute is a non-transposing woodwind instrument that produces sound by the player blowing air across a hole in the side of the instrument, creating a stream of air that causes the air inside the instrument to vibrate.

2. Oboe:

The oboe is a double reed woodwind instrument that produces sound by the player blowing air across two reeds, which vibrate against each other.

3. Clarinet:

The clarinet is a single reed woodwind instrument that produces sound by the player blowing air across a single reed, which vibrates against the mouthpiece.

4. Bassoon:

The bassoon is a double reed woodwind instrument that produces sound by the player blowing air across two reeds, which vibrate against each other. The bassoon is the lowest-pitched woodwind instrument in the orchestra.

5. Saxophone:

The saxophone is a single reed woodwind instrument, not included in the traditional symphony orchestra but found in jazz bands, concert bands, and other musical ensembles.

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