reed 
/ˈri:d/ noun
plural reeds /ˈri:d/ noun [count] 1 : a tall, thin grass that grows in wet areas
▪ the reeds along the edge of a pond 2 a : a thin strip of wood, metal, or plastic inside some musical instruments (such as clarinets and oboes) that makes a sound when you blow over it
b : a musical instrument that has a reed
▪ the orchestra's reeds ▪ the reed section of the orchestra
▪ the reeds along the edge of a pond
b : a musical instrument that has a reed
▪ the orchestra's reeds ▪ the reed section of the orchestra
