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Oboe History

Last updated almost 5 years ago

10 questions

People make their own oboe reeds?!?  Watch and answer the questions.

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Question 6

6.

What is the first step in making an oboe reed?

Tie it together

Shape the wood

Split the Cane

Trim the edges

Question 7

7.

Why must the cane be soaked?

To help the color

To make it softer to fold and gouge

To make it taste better

To get rid of bugs

Question 8

8.

Making an oboe reed is a long process

True

False

Question 9

9.

What is something interesting you learned about the oboe or oboe reeds?

Question 10

10.

Draw an Oboe!

Question 1

1.

Which of the following was a early ansestor of the oboe?

Hoboe

Shawm

Trumpet

Obette

Question 2

2.

What was the shawm's main limitation?

It was too loud

Limited musical range

It wasn't shiny enough

It was too quiet

Question 3

3.

What period in history lead to an improved oboe?

The Renaissance

The Middle Ages

The Roaring 20's

Industrial Revolution

Question 4

4.

The modern oboe key system has how many pieces of keywork?

45

2-3

12

90

Question 5

5.

What is the name of the French style of oboe that is currently used?

Musical

Moderna

Conservatoire

Obiquitous