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A beautiful instrument, in looks as well as in sound. It is a slender black tube with silver keys (generally), with a reed sticking out of the top. No ligature is required. It is in the double reed family, which means it is played by blowing on two reeds in such a way that they vibrate. A crow is when one plays on the reed itself, making a noise that resembles a crow call. The noise of an oboe is a rich, penetrating noise. It has a decent range, going all the way up to a high almost-squeak. Gorgeous when played right, and takes many years to master. Considered one of the world's hardest instrument to learn, but well worth it.
The symphony had featured an oboe solo in their concert, showing off it's beautiful tone.
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OBO means 'Or best offer' mainly used in classifieds, or websites such as craigslist.
craigslist posting: 'Selling Laptop for $400 OBO'
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the awsomest instrument ever.sumper cool.DOESNT SOUND LIKE A DUCK!!!!! sounds more like a nice little penguin.
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An awesome woodwind instrument which the whole orchestra tunes to. Produces a beautiful pure sound usually meant for slow sad pieces but sometimes for light and quick pieces.
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A double reed woodwind instrument played in treble clef and pitched in C. A musician who plays the oboe is called an oboist. It resembles the clarinet in terms of outward appearance. In comparison to other woodwind instruments, the oboe has a clear and penetrating voice. The oboe is said to be the instrument that most resembles the human singing voice due to the nature of double reeds and their similarity to the human vocal bands (Ligamenta vocalia). It is beautiful when played by good player; duck-like when played by a mediocre player. Considered one of the hardest instruments in the world.
That n00b oboe player sounds like a duck on crack.
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A double reeded (the same group as the basoon and English horn) woodwind instrument in the key of C. Infamous amoung bands and orchestras for being difficult to master. Mediocre players often get caught playing very flat, causing a tune much like a duck. However, when played in tune, it plays a distinctivley high and harmonic sound often used in movies to create a more depressed or romantic tune, however they are often used in the harmony of more upbeat arrangements to balance out the low brass section. Looks much like a clarinet, however its body is much thinner and it plays without a ligature. Its double reeds are often made fun of in addition, as they are too delicate to be softened by saliva and have to be wetted using water.
The oboe is an elegant instrument.
an instrument which almost always plays during sex scenes in movies. If you play it...you are bound to create massive amounts of babies due to this occurence.
I was just watching Meet Joe Black...and did you hear the oboe when they do it?
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