I. ˈwu̇ˌdwind noun
or woodwind instrument
1. : one of a group of orchestral or band wind instruments comprised of flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons, and sometimes saxophones
2. woodwinds plural : the woodwind section of a band or orchestra
II. adjective
: of, relating to, or resembling a woodwind instrument, a performer on a woodwind instrument, or the music performed on woodwinds
woodwind quintet