oboe

UK
/ˈəʊbəʊ/
US
/ˈoʊboʊ/

Translations

oboenoun
oboes
pl
UK
/ˈəʊbəʊ/
US
/ˈoʊboʊ/
The oboe played a haunting melody that resonated throughout the concert hall.
Le hautbois a joué une mélodie envoûtante qui a résonné dans toute la salle de concert.
oboeadjective
UK
/ˈəʊbəʊ/
US
/ˈoʊboʊ/
Attributive use (e.g., "oboe concerto", "oboe reed").
de hautbois
The orchestra premiered an oboe concerto featuring a renowned soloist.
L’orchestre a créé un concerto de hautbois avec un soliste de renom.

Definitions

oboenoun
A woodwind musical instrument with a double reed and a conical bore, producing a clear, penetrating sound.
The oboe played a haunting melody that resonated throughout the concert hall.
oboeadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the oboe; designed for or performed on an oboe.
The orchestra premiered an oboe concerto featuring a renowned soloist.