The Quiz: Which of these instruments is NOT played with a reed?
Cornet
Saxophone
Bassoon
Clarinet
Reeds are thin blades of cane or metal which are used by woodwind instruments to create sound. Inserted into the mouthpiece, a reed vibrates with a certain resonance, allowing the sound of a saxophone, clarinet, oboe, or bassoon to take on its trademark timbre. A cornet is a close relative of the trumpet and the brass instrument does not require a reed.
The correct answer to this quiz is Cornet.