woodwind section

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woodwind
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈwʊd.wɪnd/us
/ˈwʊd.wɪnd/
belonging or relating to a group of pipe-shaped musical instruments that are played by blowing through one end or across a hole near ...
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section
noun
uk
/ˈsek.ʃən/us
/ˈsek.ʃən/
one of the parts that something is ...
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(Definition ofwoodwindandsectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Within the quadruplewoodwindsectionemerge frequent solos for oboe d'amore and bass clarinet, as well as bassoons, clarinets, and flutes.
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Thewoodwindsectionconsists of 3 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, 3 clarinets, and 2 bassoons, and tenor and baritone saxophones.
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The clarinet plays the leading role, gradually dominating thewoodwindsection.
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The teams consist of the command team, the ceremonial unit, the popular ensemble, brass section andwoodwindsection.
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The main tune then passes on to a characterfulwoodwindsection.
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The concert band'swoodwindsectionis typically larger and more diverse than the orchestra's.
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Musically, it combines awoodwindsectionand strings, both played in blocked chords.
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Through intricate doubling, the arranger can simulate the sound of a much largerwoodwindsection.
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The clarinet then joins the bassoon, followed by other instruments of thewoodwindsectionin a relatively short lento moderato opening section.
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Faun and last nymph are alone on stage as the music changes with a new air of excitement from thewoodwindsection, building with violins and harp.
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As a member of the school marching band and orchestra, he learned to play all of the instruments in thewoodwindsection, although the saxophone remained his primary instrument.
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Many of the other orchestras competing at the festival were much bigger, and had percussion or woodwind sections, in addition to string sections.
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