Why does the oboe tune the orchestra?

Why does the oboe tune the orchestra?

Oboe has little ability to alter it’s pitch so it better be in tune!

The sound of the oboe carries well over the orchestra so that all the musicians can hear the pitch they are matching to tune up.

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