Oboe Da Caccia (Noun)
Meaning
An alto oboe; precursor of the English horn.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The oboe da caccia was a double-reed woodwind instrument commonly used in Baroque music.
- In the 18th century, the oboe da caccia evolved into the English horn, a larger and deeper version of the instrument.
- Composers like Bach and Telemann often featured the oboe da caccia in their orchestral works.
- The oboe da caccia had a warmer and richer tone than the standard oboe, making it suitable for solos and ensembles.
- Although the oboe da caccia is no longer used in modern orchestras, its legacy lives on through its descendant, the English horn.