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Oboe - Instrument Quiz

How much do you know about the oboe?
Information from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oboe
Quiz by ImAFungi
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Last updated: August 4, 2020
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First submittedJuly 30, 2020
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What type of reed is used to play the oboe?
Double Reed
Apart from playing, what is an oboist's role in a traditional orchestra?
Tuning
What is the french word for oboe?
Hautbois
What is the name of the oboe's predecessor?
Shawm
Which famous ballet features an iconic oboe solo?
Swan Lake
Who composed the above?
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Which family of musical instruments does the oboe belong to?
Woodwind
Apart from the 'standard' oboe, which other instruments are generally considered to be part of the oboe family?
Heckelphone
Cor Anglais
Bass Oboe
Oboe d'amore
Piccolo Oboe
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Level 65
Aug 1, 2020
Hi!

If you enjoyed this, I have created similar quizzes dedicated to different instruments. I've added them all to a series, aptly named 'Instrument Quizzes.' If you want, you can check them out. (:

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Level 55
May 20, 2021
how is it that I played the oboe for six months and I didn't know that oboes were used to tune...🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
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Level 22
Jan 31, 2024
Can "winds" be accepted along with "woodwinds"?