The woodwind family is less homogeneous in construction and sound production than the strings; it includes the piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet and bassoon. The saxophone is a more recent woodwind instrument that is frequently heard in jazz. Example: Beethoven, Symphony No.9, fourth movement, "Turkish March" Real Audio: 28k | 56k | About this album The woodwind family, including flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons and contrabassoon, are featured in this march (along with percussion and with French horns, which blend well with woodwinds).

The woodwind family is less homogeneous in construction and sound production than the strings; it includes the piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, and bassoon. The saxophone is a more recent woodwind instrument that is frequently heard in jazz. The woodwind family, including flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, and contrabassoon, are featured in this march (along with percussion and with French horns, which blend well with woodwinds). Example: Beethoven, Symphony No. 9, fourth movement, "Turkish March" Real Audio: 28K | 56K | About this album