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What is oldest date for the oboe?

The oboe's first ancestor, called a shawm, originated in the 12th century.


Was there a medieval oboe?

Yes, but it was called the shawm and was very different. It's more like an ancestor than an actual oboe.


Who invented the modern oboe?

Although we don't have available a date or place of origin, nor are there recorded the names of the individuals who are responsible for the development of the oboe, we do know that it is from the middle 17th century. It's original name was hautbois or shawm.


How did the oboe changed over Time?

The history of the oboe's double-reeded ancestors stretches back to antiquity, but the oboe itself was probably developed in France in the 1600s, when it would have been called the "hautbois". "Oboe" is actually just the English version of this name. The oboe's direct ancestor, the shawm, may have been invented in the 1200s.


Did the flute preceed the modern oboe?

No.


What is an early oboe called?

It was called a Shaun in Tudor times.The modern oboe hasdevelopedfrom there.


Does the oboe have siblings?

It does. They are; the Piccolo Oboe (Oboe Musette) the Oboe (including various versions of today's Oboe, including different Baroque, Classical, and Romantic models) the Oboe d'amore the Oboe da Caccia also known as 'taille de hautbois' the English Horn (Cor Anglais or Cor Angle) the Bass (or baritone) Oboe the Contra-Bass Oboe the Heckelphone


What instrument is the ancestor of the oboe?

Shawm


What early ancestor closest to modern man in intellectual ability was the?

The early ancestor closest to modern man in intellectual ability was the


How is the eohippus related to the modern day horse?

Eohippus, meaning 'dawn horse' in Latin, is generally considered the oldest known evolutionary ancestor of today's modern horse.


Are oboes tenors?

The Tenor Oboe is a specific type also known as an English Horn. The regular Oboe is a soprano.


What is medievil ancestor of the modern trumbone?

The sackbut