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hautbois

/ˈhəʊ.bwɑː/

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noun

/ˈhəʊ.bwɑː/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший термин для тонкого деревянного духового инструмента с двойной тростью и коническим каналом, ныне широко известного как гобой.

An archaic term for a slender double-reed woodwind instrument with a conical bore, now commonly known as the oboe.

  1. Musical instrumentB2formal

    A slender double-reed woodwind instrument with a conical bore, known for its penetrating and expressive sound.

    ruМузыкальный инструмент

    • The hautbois player performed a beautiful solo.
    • She learned to play the hautbois in the school orchestra.
    • The hautbois has a distinctive, reedy tone.

    Synonymsoboe

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  • hautboys plural form
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  • hautboys' possessive plural form
  • hautbois's possessive singular form