Prev Next. What happens when you cry, exactly? A salty fluid chock full of protein, water, mucus and oil is released from the lacrimal gland in the upper, outer region of your eye. This fluid, better known as tears, then flows down the surface of your eye, across your face and smears your mascara.
INSTRUMENTS IN DEPTH. THE OBOE. The oboe, a double reed instrument in the woodwind family, is one of the most beautiful, important, and unique musical instruments. With a long history dating back as far as ancient Greece, it has developed through the centuries into one of the most challenging and distinct instruments in the modern orchestra.
ANATOMY of the OBOE. The oboe is a versatile woodwind instrument with a double reed and a long cylindrical body with a conical bore that plays a prominent role in the orchestra. The tone produced by the oboe can be heard distinctly, making it perfect for solo lines and featured parts.