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A musician who plays the oboe is an oboist.
The oboe's first ancestor, called a shawm, originated in the 12th century.
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.
Yes, it's called the reed. Unlike the clarinet, you don't need an extra mouthpiece, this is combined.
An oboe uses what's called a double reed. It consists of bamboo, cork, and special thread.