hoboïst

Definitions of hoboïst
  1. noun
    a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
    synonyms: hobo
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    types:
    herdersfluit, schalmei
    a medieval oboe
    bombarde, bombardon, steengeschut
    a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
  2. noun
    a musician who plays the oboe
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    type of:
    componist, instrumentalist, instrumentist, musicienne, musicus, muziekbeoefenaar, muzikant, orkestlid, speler, toondichter, toonkunstenaar, toonzetter
    someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
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