Flute Highest sounding woodwind Originally made of wood Now made of silver, gold, or platinum Does not use a reed
	Oboe Uses a reed made of two pieces of bamboo (double reed) Length is about 24 inches Medium-high pitch range
	Bassoon Uses a double reed Stretched out, length is over 9 feet Low pitch range Expressive sound can convey many different moods
	Clarinet Uses one thin, flat piece of bamboo (single reed) Length is about 26 1/2 inches Medium-high to low pitch range Easily changes speed and volume

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