wind instrument

noun

: a musical instrument (such as a trumpet, clarinet, or organ) sounded by wind

especially : one sounded by the player's breath

Examples of wind instrument in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While kindergarten through second grade students are equipped with percussion instruments such as shakers to learn basic rhythm lessons, and fifth-graders have wind instruments and xylophones for their music lessons, the third- and fourth-graders didn’t have any instruments. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026

One of these wind instruments has turned up in remarkable condition in England, one of only three such objects known in Britain and one of the most complete found in Europe to date. —Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026

The band is always looking for new wind instrument and percussion players. —Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025

Kinraden Continuing its exploration of Mpingo blackwood, traditionally used for high-end musical wind instruments like oboes, Danish jewelry label Kinraden treats it as a precious alternative to diamonds. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

wind instrument

noun

: a musical instrument (as a flute or horn) sounded by the vibration of a stream of air and especially by the player's breath