Orchestral group pitched to C (5)

I believe the answer is:

oboes

(Other definitions for oboes that I've seen before include "Parts of orchestra" , "Reed instruments" , "members of orchestra" , "noted producers" , "Wind instruments" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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