Oboe

Category:

· Woodwind

History:

• It was invented in the 17th century
• In the Baroque period, it was used as a solo instrument.

Materials it is made of:

· The Oboe is a double-reed wind instrument with a wood body and narrow conical bore.

Famous Makers:

· The French musicians named Jean Hotteterre and Michel Danican Philidor made the Oboe

Famous Players:

· Heinz Holliger, Joe Marangella, John DeLancie, Janet Craxton, and Sarah Francis.

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