Definition of Reed
Reed
Reed


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(noun)
A type of tall, thin grass that grows in wet areas.

e.g. The musician carefully selected a reed for her clarinet.

(noun)
a thin piece of cane or metal that vibrates in a current of air to create the sound of numerous musical instruments;

e.g. I had to attach the wooden reed to the mouthpiece of the clarinet to properly play it.



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