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.
An oboe is a woodwind instrument (the reed is made of wood)
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The woodwind instrument originally made of boxwood with only three keys is the oboe. Early oboes, dating back to the 17th century, were simpler in design compared to modern versions, which have more keys and are often made from different materials. The oboe's distinctive sound and expressive capabilities have made it a vital part of orchestras and chamber music.
The woodwind instrument originally made out of boxwood and featuring three keys is the oboe. Traditionally, the oboe was crafted from boxwood, which contributed to its warm tone. Over time, modern oboes are typically made from more durable materials, such as grenadilla wood or synthetic composites, but the design retains its classic three-key structure in some historical models.
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.
1650's
Oboe is made of Grenilla wood
the oboe wasnt discovered it was made.
An oboe is a woodwind instrument because an oboe reed is made of wood.
Shawm is the name of a medieval oboe.
In France
Geoffrey Burgess has written: 'The oboe' -- subject(s): History, History and criticism, Oboe, Oboe music
James Brody has written: 'The oboe' -- subject(s): Oboe
hand made
African Blackwood
by using a machine
to play music?