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Holzbläser

woodwind player

noun HOLTS-blaey-zer Rare

Also means

woodwind section (collective)

Usage Note

Holzbläser denotes players of woodwind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon), even though some modern *Holzbläser-*instruments are made of metal. Collectively it names the woodwind section in an orchestra.

Examples

"Die Holzbläser haben in diesem Stück viele heikle Stellen."

Natural Translation

The woodwind players have many tricky passages in this piece.

Literal Translation

The woodwind players have in this piece many tricky spots.

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