Woodwinds that are usually black (5)

I believe the answer is:

oboes

(Other definitions for oboes that I've seen before include "Wind instruments" , "Reed instruments" , "Woodwind instruments" , "Parts of orchestra" , "They're instrumental" .)

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

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