noun
recorder
A woodwind instrument played by blowing into a mouthpiece and covering finger holes.
She plays a simple tune on the recorder after school.
Etymology
The instrument-name is connected with an older use of record meaning to practice or perform a tune. The woodwind retained the name after that verbal use became unfamiliar.
More examples
- Cover the recorder's finger holes completely to get a clear note.
- Our music teacher hands out plastic recorders to the class.
- He plays a wooden recorder in an early music ensemble.
Forms
recorder · recorders
Similar words
- flute
- The common orchestral flute is blown across a side opening.
- tin whistle
- Has six finger holes and typically a metal body.