Oboe

oboe

noun O-bo-e Rare

Origin: from French 'hautbois'

Usage Note

Oboe names the soprano double-reed woodwind used to tune the orchestra; players are Oboisten. Its penetrating, clear tone makes it the traditional pitch reference: Die Oboe gibt den Stimmton an.

Examples

"Die Oboe eröffnete das Konzert mit einem langen Soloton."

Natural Translation

The oboe opened the concert with a long solo note.

Literal Translation

The oboe opened the concert with a long solo note.

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