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.
by wizaloopxxx March 03, 2015
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.
by Ragna the Bloodedge October 11, 2009
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.
by You're mom XD rawr January 05, 2017
The act of playing an oboe, practicing on an oboe, or really, anything having to do with an oboe.
Commonly used in conjunction with the act of busking
Commonly used in conjunction with the act of busking
I was oboeing in the park today, and a man came up to me an asked me if I was playing a clarinet. FML.
by TheOboeist April 20, 2009
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.
by hippiechill69 July 17, 2008
One of the highest and most annoying instruments ever created and is so annoying everyone wishes they could go back in time to prevent the creation of it to save the world.
"The Oboe played so high and loud that the conductor had to stop the band to tell off the Oboe player for sucking."
by Sax4Life March 01, 2019
by Larry Bird October 05, 2017