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free-reed instrument

/ˈfriː riːd ˈɪnstrəmənt/

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/ˈfriː riːd ˈɪnstrəmənt/C1formalart
  • ruМузыкальный инструмент, издающий звук при прохождении воздуха через вибрирующий язычок, который не контролируется непосредственно ртом исполнителя, например аккордеон, губная гармошка или концертина.

A musical instrument that produces sound when air flows past a vibrating reed that is not directly controlled by the player's mouth, such as an accordion, harmonica, or concertina.

  1. Musical instrument typeC1formal

    A musical instrument that produces sound when air flows past a vibrating reed that is not struck or plucked, but vibrates freely in a slot.

    ruЯзычковый инструмент со свободным язычком

    • The accordion is a well-known free-reed instrument.
    • Harmonicas are popular free-reed instruments used in blues and folk music.
    • The harmonium, a free-reed instrument, is common in Indian classical music.