oboe da caccia OE-boe dah KAH-chah Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Italian ] Definition A baroque instrument of the oboe family. It has an alto / tenor range pitched a fifth below the oboe. The english horn usually takes the place of the oboe da caccia in the modern orchestra. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-05 23:52:41