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As a noun, oboe means a soprano and melody wind instrument in the modern orchestra and wind ensemble. It is a smaller instrument and generally made of grenadilla wood. It is a member of the double reed family.

Meanings of oboe

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noun

  1. A soprano and melody wind instrument in the modern orchestra and wind ensemble. It is a smaller instrument and generally made of grenadilla wood. It is a member of the double reed family.

  2. A slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece

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