Synonyms for

Oboe

Verb / ˈəʊbəʊ / Another word for oboe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A woodwind instrument with a double reed and a long, slender body.

Synonyms & similar words

hautbois hautboy woodwind musette shawm bassoon clarinet flute piccolo recorder saxophone bagpipe panpipe duduk zurna nadaswaram shehnai kuzhal

Example sentences

  1. The oboe player practiced for hours to perfect his performance.
  2. The orchestra needed a new oboe player after the previous one retired.
  3. The sound of the oboe filled the concert hall with beautiful music.
  4. The oboe is a difficult instrument to play.
  5. The oboe section played a beautiful melody together.

Quotes

  • "The oboe is an ill wind that nobody blows good." - Woody Allen
  • "The oboe is a very beautiful instrument but you need to work very hard to play it." - Xavier de Maistre
  • "The oboe sounds like a duck in fog." - Sir Thomas Beecham

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