The oboe is a woodwind instrument that is part of the double REED family. It is made up of several components, including the HAUTBOIS (8 letters), REED (4 letters), HAUTBOY (7 letters), BASSOON (7 letters), and MUSETTE (7 letters). The REED is the most important part of the oboe, as it is responsible for producing the sound. The HAUTBOIS is the French word for oboe, while the HAUTBOY is an older version of the instrument. The BASSOON is a larger version of the oboe, and the MUSETTE is a smaller version. The double REED is a combination of two reeds that are tied together to produce a louder sound.