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oboe da caccia

 

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Noun oboe da caccia has 1 sense
  1. oboe da caccia - an alto oboe; precursor of the English horn
    --1 is a kind of
    oboe, hautboy, hautbois

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Oboe da Caccia

Noun - Musical Instrument

The oboe da caccia is a double reed woodwind instrument from the Baroque period. It has a slightly curved, pear-shaped body and a deep, mellow tone. The oboe da caccia is larger and lower in pitch compared to the normal oboe, and it is rarely used in modern orchestras.

Sample Sentence: The haunting sound of the oboe da caccia resonated through the concert hall, giving the piece a unique and somber atmosphere.


Noun - Local Usage

In some regions, particularly in Italy, "oboist da caccia" refers to a proficient oboist who excels in playing dynamic and challenging compositions, often characterized by hunt-themed passages.

Sample Sentence: Giovanni earned his reputation as the best oboist da caccia in the region due to his unmatched skill in playing demanding hunter-themed compositions.


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