free-reed instrument

: a reed in a musical instrument (such as a harmonica) that vibrates in an air opening just large enough to allow the reed to move freely compare beating reed.

reed instrument, in music, any of several wind instruments (aerophones) that sound when the player's breath or air from a wind chamber causes a reed (a thin blade of cane or metal) to vibrate, thereby setting up a sound wave in an enclosed air column (in reed pipes) or in the open air (usually free reeds).

Single reeds may hit against a frame (beating reeds), as in a clarinet mouthpiece, or may vibrate freely through a closely fitting frame (free reeds), as in an accordion; the term single reed usually refers to a beating reed.

The Reed instruments are divided in two subfamilies: the Single Reed instruments and the Double Reed instruments.

History. Various free reed instruments appear to have been invented since antiquity. The most likely precursor to free reed aerophones is the Jew's harp, an instrument known to many cultures throughout the world, and by many names (e.g., k'uang in ancient China).

The shō (笙) is a Japanese free reed musical instrument that was introduced from China during the Nara period (AD 710 to 794). It is descended from the Chinese sheng, of the Tang Dynasty era, although the shō tends to be smaller in size than its contemporary sheng relatives.

History. Various free reed instruments appear to have been invented since antiquity. The most likely precursor to free reed aerophones is the Jew's harp, an instrument known to many cultures throughout the world, and by many names (e.g., k'uang in ancient China).

Flute Flute and Piccolo are the only Woodwind instruments that do not use a reed. For these instruments, the musician must blow an accurate stream of air across a lip plate.

Your clarinet will not work without a reed. The clarinet is a reed instrument along with the saxophone, bassoon and oboe. The reed enables the air to travel through the clarinet and enable the vibration of air to produce a sound.

What are the benefits of VForce reeds? A VForce reed valve system provides a boost in bottom end power, along with stronger mid-range and longer top-end power, while it also allows more airflow which ultimately means more horsepower.

A single reed, like a clarinet reed or saxophone reed, is a thin piece of flat material that is held to the instrument's mouthpiece by a ligature. The reed vibrates when a musician blows air between it and the mouthpiece, producing a certain tone. A double reed is two reeds held together with space between them.

It is best to stick to the reed that is made for your instrument. Most reeds are made from Arundo donax ("Giant cane"), but recently, synthetic reeds (made of plastic or carbon fiber) have seen a rise in popularity. Synthetic reeds are known to be very consistent and require less replacing due to their durability.