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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
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
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