Woodwind instruments get their name because they are made of ebony or hardwood. The new flute is made of metal, but its pronunciation principle is still the same as woodwind instruments, so it still belongs to woodwind instruments.

Woodwind instruments have a wide range of voice, soft timbre and strong expressiveness. They play an important role in ensemble and are also important solo instruments. In the wind orchestra, the woodwind instruments commonly used include flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, English wind and bass.