Definition of Bassoon

1. Noun. A double-reed instrument; the tenor of the oboe family.

Specialized synonyms: Contrabassoon, Contrafagotto, Double Bassoon, Tenoroon
Generic synonyms: Double Reed, Double-reed Instrument
Derivative terms: Bassoonist

Definition of Bassoon

1. n. A wind instrument of the double reed kind, furnished with holes, which are stopped by the fingers, and by keys, as in flutes. It forms the natural bass to the oboe, clarinet, etc.

Definition of Bassoon

1. Noun. A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and, playing in the tenor and bass ranges. ¹

2. Verb. To play the bassoon. ¹

3. Verb. To make a bassoon-like sound. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bassoon

1. a low-pitched instrument [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bassoon

bast
bast fiber

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