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The main body can be either wood (the more expensive kind) or plastic (the slightly cheaper kind). The keys are either silver metal or sometime silver plated ( more common) and the reed is a double reed made of cane.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoThey used wood Ebano fine with it in extinction and now are made of grenadilla. It is an African wood in a dark color.
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Is an oboe a woodwind bras or percussion instrument?
An oboe is a woodwind instrument (the reed is made of wood)
Changes that have been made to the oboe?
mudpack
Who invented the modern oboe?
Although we don't have available a date or place of origin, nor are there recorded the names of the individuals who are responsible for the development of the oboe, we do know that it is from the middle 17th century. It's original name was hautbois or shawm.
What is the instrument Oboe?
This is an oboe. The wonders of google.
What are members of the oboe family?
There is the heckelphone, the bass oboe, the cor anglais, the oboe d'amore, the regular oboe, and the piccolo oboe. Maybe there are others.
When was the oboe made?
1650's
How is the oboe instrument made?
Oboe is made of Grenilla wood
Who discovered the oboe?
the oboe wasnt discovered it was made.
Is the oboe a woodwind or brass?
An oboe is a woodwind instrument because an oboe reed is made of wood.
What is the name of a medieval oboe that starts with s?
Shawm is the name of a medieval oboe.
Where was the oboe made?
In France
What has the author Geoffrey Burgess written?
Geoffrey Burgess has written: 'The oboe' -- subject(s): History, History and criticism, Oboe, Oboe music
What has the author James Brody written?
James Brody has written: 'The oboe' -- subject(s): Oboe
Was the oboe made from a factory or hand made?
hand made
What is the oboe made of?
African Blackwood
How was the oboe made?
by using a machine
Why was the oboe made?
to play music?
