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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

double reed

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.02 in modern English

Syllables
dou-ble reed
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pair of reeds, in any of several wind instruments, that are joined together and vibrate together.

noun

An instrument using a double reed.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

double reeds (plural) double-reed (alternative)

Synonyms

double-reed instrument

Questions

What does double reed mean?
A pair of reeds, in any of several wind instruments, that are joined together and vibrate together.

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