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An '''oboe''' is a soprano-range double reeded [[woodwind]] instrument similar to, but longer than, the single reed [[clarinet]] and has a cone-shaped bore rather than the cylinder of the clarinet.  It is considered a difficult instrument to play well.

An '''oboe''' is a soprano-range double reeded [[woodwind]] instrument similar to, but longer than, the single reed [[clarinet]] and has a cone-shaped bore rather than the cylinder of the clarinet.  It is considered a difficult instrument to play well; players also have to painstakingly fashion their reeds.

The oboe family, which, apart from the oboe itself and bassoon, are [[transposing instrument]]s include:

The oboe family, which, apart from the oboe itself and bassoon, are [[transposing instrument]]s include:

*The '''oboe''', in D, with a range of 2 octaves and a sixth. It has a distinctively penetrating tone that makes it more suitable for solo passages than ensemble playing although it is found in most works for wind quintet and larger. Most orchestras contain 2 or 3 oboes.

*The '''oboe''', in D, with a range of 2 octaves and a sixth. It has a distinctively penetrating tone that makes it more suitable for solo passages than ensemble playing although it is found in most works for wind quintet and larger. Most orchestras contain 2 or 3 oboes.

*The '''[[Cor Anglais]]''' (or '''English horn''') in F is the tenor of the family, tuned a fifth below the oboe.  It is the expessively emotional one, not used frequently enough to have its own player, so is entrusted to the second or third oboe in an orchestra.

*The '''[[Cor Anglais]]''' (or '''English horn''') in F is the tenor of the family, tuned a fifth below the oboe.  It is the expressively emotional one, not used frequently enough to have its own player, so is entrusted to the second or third oboe in an orchestra.

*The '''[[Bassoon]]''' plays the baritone parts. It is an honorary member of the family as there is no true oboe to play its role. Its relationship in sound is much as the cello’s is to the violin, but is heard far less frequently.  

*The '''[[Bassoon]]''' plays the baritone parts. It is an honorary member of the family as there is no true oboe to play its role. Its relationship in sound is much as the cello’s is to the violin, but is heard far less frequently.  

*The '''[[Bassoon|Contrabassoon]]''', tuned an octave below the bassoon is the true bass of the family, such as the stringed double bass is to the violin clan..  

*The '''[[Bassoon|Contrabassoon]]''', tuned an octave below the bassoon is the true bass of the family, such as the stringed double bass is to the violin clan..