 Bore (wind instruments)

A "bore" in the context of wind instruments refers to the internal shape and diameter of the instrument’s tubing. The bore affects the instrument’s sound, tone quality, pitch, and intonation. Wind instruments can have different types of bores, and these are generally categorized into two main types: 1. **Cylindrical Bore**: This type of bore maintains a constant diameter throughout a significant portion or the entire length of the instrument.