A1 noun ニュートラル

oboe

/ˈəʊ.bəʊ/

An oboe is a musical instrument that belongs to the woodwind family. It has a long, thin body and uses a double reed to create a high, clear, and distinct sound.

例文

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1

She practices the oboe every afternoon in her room.

She plays the oboe daily at home.

2

The soloist performed a beautiful concerto on the oboe.

The musician played a formal oboe piece.

3

I think the oboe sounds a bit like a duck sometimes!

The oboe has a funny sound sometimes.

語族

名詞
oboe
形容詞
oboistic
関連
oboist
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覚え方のコツ

The word 'oboe' starts with 'O'. Imagine an 'O'rchestra waiting for the 'O'boe to play the first note to help them tune.

クイックテスト

The musician adjusted the double reed on her ___ before the concert started.

正解!

正解は: oboe

例文

1

She practices the oboe every afternoon in her room.

everyday

She plays the oboe daily at home.

2

The soloist performed a beautiful concerto on the oboe.

formal

The musician played a formal oboe piece.

3

I think the oboe sounds a bit like a duck sometimes!

informal

The oboe has a funny sound sometimes.

4

The oboe is essential for tuning the orchestra due to its stable pitch.

academic

The oboe helps other instruments tune correctly.

5

Our company manufactures high-quality oboe reeds for professional musicians.

business

We make professional parts for oboes.

語族

名詞
oboe
形容詞
oboistic
関連
oboist

よく使う組み合わせ

play the oboe to perform music on an oboe
oboe reed the piece of wood used to play the oboe
oboe solo a piece of music played by the oboe alone
principal oboe the lead oboe player in an orchestra
orchestral oboe an oboe used within an orchestra setting

よく使うフレーズ

oboe concerto

a musical composition for an oboe and orchestra

double reed

the specific mouthpiece type used by an oboe

tuning A

the note the oboe plays for the orchestra to match

よく混同される語

oboe vs clarinet

An oboe uses a double reed and has a nasal tone, while a clarinet uses a single reed and has a mellower tone.

oboe vs bassoon

A bassoon is much larger than an oboe and produces much lower notes.

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使い方のコツ

When talking about playing the instrument, always use the definite article 'the' (e.g., 'He plays the oboe'). It is categorized as a woodwind instrument even though modern ones are often made of synthetic materials.

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よくある間違い

Learners often misspell it as 'obow' or 'obey'. Also, remember to use 'an' instead of 'a' before 'oboe' because it starts with a vowel sound.

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覚え方のコツ

The word 'oboe' starts with 'O'. Imagine an 'O'rchestra waiting for the 'O'boe to play the first note to help them tune.

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語源

Derived from the French 'hautbois', which literally means 'high wood' (haut = high, bois = wood).

文法パターン

Countable noun: one oboe, two oboes Requires 'an' as an article (an oboe) Often used with the verb 'play'
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文化的な背景

In a standard symphony orchestra, the oboe is the instrument that traditionally plays the tuning note (A440) for the rest of the ensemble.

クイックテスト

The musician adjusted the double reed on her ___ before the concert started.

正解!

正解は: oboe

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clarinet

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A musical instrument shaped like a long black tube with metal keys. You play it by blowing into a mouthpiece with a single reed to create sound.

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drum

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concert

A1

A musical performance given in public by one or more musicians. It can range from a small group in a cafe to a large orchestra in a grand hall.

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