Reed instruments are musical instruments that produce sound through the vibration of a reed, a thin strip of material. Common examples include the clarinet, saxophone, and oboe. The reed is typically made from cane or synthetic materials and is placed in a mouthpiece, where the musician blows air to create sound. These instruments are often categorized into two types: single-reed and double-reed. Single-reed instruments, like the saxophone, use one reed, while double-reed instruments, such as the oboe, use two reeds that vibrate against each other. Reed instruments are widely used in various music genres, including classical, jazz, and folk.