The term PETER AND THE WOLF WOODWIND is referring to the OBOE, a four-letter woodwind instrument. Peter and the Wolf is a 1936 composition by Sergei Prokofiev, which features the OBOE in its orchestration. The OBOE is a double reed instrument, meaning that two pieces of cane are bound together to create a single reed. It has a distinctive sound that is often used to create a sense of tension or suspense in classical music.