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oboe - What does it mean?

Definition of 'oboe'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A soprano and melody wind instrument in the modern orchestra and wind ensemble. It is a smaller instrument and generally made of grendilla wood. It is a member of the double reed family.
  • Derived terms

    * bass oboe * contrabass oboe * oboe da caccia, oboe di caccia * oboe d’amore * baroque oboe * oboist * piccolo oboe

    See also

    * cor anglais * hautboy ----

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