oboe
/ˈoʊboʊ/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a musical instrument made of wood that you blow into, with a thin, high sound
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“She plays the oboe in the school orchestra.”
“The oboe solo at the concert was beautiful.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
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.
Related Words
Synonyms:
instrumentwoodwind
Word Family:
oboistoboes