Oboe

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊboʊ/

Definitions of oboe

noun a musical instrument of the woodwind family, typically made of wood, with a double reed

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an oboe in the music store.

A2 She is learning to play the oboe in her school band.

B1 The oboe is a woodwind instrument commonly used in orchestras.

B2 The oboe player performed a beautiful solo during the concert.

C1 The intricate fingering required to play the oboe makes it a challenging instrument.

C2 The oboe's unique timbre adds a special quality to the symphony orchestra.

Examples of oboe in a Sentence

formal The oboe is a woodwind instrument known for its distinctive sound.

informal I heard that Sarah plays the oboe in the school band.

slang I'm loving the jazzy vibes the oboe brings to the music.

figurative The oboe's melody danced through the air, weaving a tapestry of sound.

Grammatical Forms of oboe

• past tense: oboeed
• plural: oboes
• comparative: more oboe
• superlative: most oboe
• present tense: plays oboe
• future tense: will play oboe
• perfect tense: has played oboe
• continuous tense: is playing oboe
• singular: oboe
• positive degree: oboe
• infinitive: to oboe
• gerund: oboeing
• participle: oboeing

Origin and Evolution of oboe

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'oboe' is derived from the French word 'hautbois', which means 'high wood' in reference to the instrument's high pitch and wooden construction.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'oboe' has become the standard term for this woodwind instrument in English and other languages, replacing the original French term 'hautbois'.