The tiny piccolo can play high enough to "level small buildings," while the bassoon provides the deep, resonant foundation for the section. How They Make Sound
Composers often use woodwinds like a chef uses seasoning—adding a "dash" of color or texture to highlight specific moments in a piece. woodwind
The flute is the oldest known woodwind, with some examples carved from bird bones or bear thighbones dating back over 43,000 years . The tiny piccolo can play high enough to