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- 1. a bass instrument of the oboe family with a double reed.
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The bassoon is a musical instrument in the woodwind family, which plays in the tenor and bass ranges. [1] . It is composed of six pieces, and is usually made of wood. It is known for its distinctive tone color, wide range, versatility, and virtuosity. [1] .
The meaning of BASSOON is a double-reed woodwind instrument having a long U-shaped conical tube connected to the mouthpiece by a thin metal tube and a usual range two octaves lower than that of the oboe.
Bassoon, the principal bass instrument of the orchestral woodwind family. In performance, the bassoon is held aslant on a sling. It is exceptionally difficult to play because the traditional placing of the finger holes is scientifically irrational. Learn more about the bassoon in this article.
a tube-shaped musical instrument that produces low notes and is played by blowing through two reeds (= thin pieces of wood) and pressing keys on its front to produce notes, or this type of instrument generally; a woodwind. (Definition of bassoon from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of bassoon.
Bassoon definition: a large woodwind instrument of low range, with a doubled tube and a curved metal crook to which a double reed is attached.. See examples of BASSOON used in a sentence.
BASSOON meaning: 1. a large musical instrument that is played by blowing into a long, curved tube 2. a large musical…. Learn more.
The bassoon, known for its rich sound and wide range, is a complex woodwind instrument with a double reed and a long, conical tube. It’s versatile in orchestral and ensemble music, capable of playing both melodic and harmonic roles across genres.
