Which pair of woodwind instruments are both double-reed?

• A. Oboe and Bassoon
• B. Flute and Clarinet
• C. Oboe and Clarinet
• D. Bassoon and Piccolo

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing which woodwinds use two reeds to produce sound. Double-reed instruments have two pieces of reed tied together that vibrate against each other when air is blown, giving a distinct, focused tone and requiring precise embouchure.

Among common woodwinds, oboe and bassoon are the ones that use this double-reed setup. The oboe has a small double reed at its mouthpiece, while the bassoon uses a larger double reed setup. The flute produces sound without a reed, the clarinet uses a single reed, and the piccolo is simply a small flute. That makes oboe and bassoon the pair sharing the double-reed characteristic.