noun
oboe
OH-boh/ˈəʊbəʊ/
A double-reed woodwind instrument with a clear, penetrating tone.
The oboe has a small double reed above its long keyed body.
Etymology
The French pieces mean “high-pitched wood,” naming the instrument through its material and register. It was so called because it occupied the highest register among woodwinds.
In context
Well, for us for oboe it's a little bit of a marathon of both endurance and equipment. A lot of these operas involve a lot of blowing
More examples
- She adjusted the double reed before playing her oboe.
- An oboe solo opened the movement.
- The orchestra tuned to the oboe.
Forms
oboe · oboes