The woodwind family is a group of musical instruments that produce sound when air is blown through them. This family includes instruments like the flute, clarinet, oboe, and saxophone. Woodwinds can be made from various materials, including wood, metal, and plastic, and they often have keys or holes to change pitch. Woodwind instruments are classified into two main categories: reed instruments and non-reed instruments. Reed instruments, such as the clarinet and saxophone, use a small piece of cane called a reed to create sound. Non-reed instruments, like the flute, rely on the air being blown across an opening.