Oboe

Double-reed woodwind instrument.

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The oboe is a double-reed woodwind instrument known for its distinctive, penetrating tone. Typically made of wood (often grenadilla), it produces sound when a player blows air through two thin reeds bound together. It is commonly used in orchestras, wind ensembles, and chamber music.

/ˈoʊboʊ/

The oboe's name comes from the French 'bois d'amphore,' meaning 'tube of reeds.'

The oboe is a wooden wind instrument that makes a distinctive, slightly nasal sound by blowing air through a double reed.

The oboe's double reed is made from cane, Oboists often use a 'wire' to adjust the reed’s tension, The oboe is known for its challenging embouchure (mouth position)

What family is the oboe in? Woodwind, How is sound produced? Blowing air through a double reed, What is the oboe made of? Wood

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