The term CLARINET PART can be broken down into four crossword solutions: REED (4 letters), REEDS (5 letters), REEDY (5 letters), OBOE (4 letters), and ALTO (4 letters). A REED is a thin strip of material, usually made from cane, that vibrates when air is blown through it. Clarinets use a single REED, while oboes and bassoons use a double REED. Reeds come in different sizes and shapes, and are often referred to as REEDY. An ALTO clarinet is a type of clarinet that is pitched lower than the standard B-flat clarinet. It is usually used in concert bands and orchestras.