Oboe

__**History** __ **It was invented in the middle ages in France in the 17th century by Jean Hotteterre and Michal Philidor. **

__**Sound** __

**It sounds like a low pitched flute. It is played by blowing through the double reed. It sounds like scary music in a play. **

__**Parts** __ **Conical bore ,Violet wood,Grenidilla wood, Rose wood,Double reed. **

__**Orchestral Seating** __ **Woodwinds are seated in the middle of the orchestra because they sound low. **

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