1. a woodwind musical instrument with a double reed and a high, penetrating tone

Examples

• She played a beautiful solo on the oboe during the concert.
• The oboe section sits in the front row of the orchestra.
• Learning to play the oboe requires careful breath control.
• The oboe’s distinctive sound can be heard clearly above other instruments.
• He practiced oboe scales for an hour every day.
• The composer wrote a challenging passage for the oboe.