Definition

Noun: A person who plays the oboe, a double-reed woodwind instrument.

Usage

An oboist is a musician who specializes in playing the oboe. This term is used to describe someone's profession, role in an ensemble, or skill level. - The principal oboist of the orchestra gave a beautiful solo. - She trained for years to become a professional oboist.

Examples

• The symphony is auditioning for a new oboist.
• As an oboist, he is responsible for tuning the orchestra before the concert.
• That oboist is renowned for her expressive tone.

Advanced Usage

• Principal oboist: The lead oboe player in an orchestra, often responsible for solos and tuning the ensemble.
  • The principal oboist signaled the note for the orchestra to tune.
• Freelance oboist: A musician who plays the oboe for various groups and projects without being permanently employed by a single orchestra.
  • After leaving the philharmonic, she worked successfully as a freelance oboist.

Variants and Related Words

• Oboe (n): The musical instrument played by an oboist.
  • The oboe has a distinct, penetrating sound.
• Oboe d'amore (n): A slightly larger, lower-pitched relative of the oboe.
  • The baroque piece called for an oboist proficient on the oboe d'amore.

Synonyms

• Reed player: A general term for a musician who plays any woodwind instrument that uses a reed (e.g., oboe, clarinet, bassoon). (Note: This is a broader term.)
• Woodwind player: A musician who plays any instrument in the woodwind family. (Note: This is a much broader term.)

Related Phrases

• To play the oboe: The verb phrase describing the action performed by an oboist.
  • He learned to play the oboe in high school.

Noun

1. a musician who plays the oboe