Faculty Recital_ Kyle Bruckmann, oboe (Oct. 19, 2018)

Oboe: The main instrument of interest.
Instrumental Music: Music composed and performed without vocals or singing.
Woodwind: Oboe belongs to the woodwind family of instruments.
Double Reed: Oboe has a double reed mechanism for producing sound.
Solo: Oboe is often used as a solo instrument in compositions.
Chamber Music: Oboe is frequently featured in chamber music ensembles.
Orchestra: Oboe is an integral part of the orchestra, often found in the woodwind section.
Concerto: A musical composition featuring the oboe as the solo instrument, accompanied by an orchestra.
Etude: A musical piece designed to improve specific technical aspects of oboe playing.
Articulation: The way notes are started, sustained, and ended on the oboe.
Tone Color: Oboe's unique timbre and ability to produce different colors in its sound.
Embouchure: The way a player's mouth and lips interact with the oboe's reed and mouthpiece.
Breathing Technique: Proper breath control is essential for oboists to produce consistent sound.
Vibrato: A technique where the pitch of a note oscillates slightly to add expressiveness.
Trill: Rapid alternation between two adjacent notes.
Orchestration: The arrangement of musical parts for different instruments in an ensemble or orchestra.
Reed-Making: Crafting and adjusting oboe reeds for optimal sound production.
Melody: Oboe often carries the main melody in compositions.
Harmony: Oboe's role in supporting harmonies and chords within a piece.
Expressiveness: Oboe's ability to convey emotions and feelings through its sound.
Phrasing: Shaping musical lines by grouping notes into meaningful phrases.
Dynamics: Variations in loudness and intensity in the oboe's sound.
Concert Pitch: Oboe is a transposing instrument, sounding a different pitch than written.
Crescendo: Gradually increasing the volume of the sound.
Decrescendo: Gradually decreasing the volume of the sound.
Legato: Smooth and connected playing of notes.
Staccato: Short and detached playing of notes.
Soloist: The oboe player performing a solo part in a composition.
Composer Names: Mention of composers known for writing significant oboe pieces, like Mozart, Strauss, and Vaughan Williams.
Repertoire: The collection of music pieces available for oboe performance.
These keywords should provide you with a solid foundation to explore various aspects of oboe instrumental music.