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bassoon

/bəˈsuːn/

Meanings
  • A woodwind instrument with a long, curved body and a complex system of keys and holes. It is commonly used in classical music ensembles, particularly in orchestras and bands.

    - "The bassoon section in the orchestra creates a rich and unique sound."
    - "The solo bassoon part in Mozart's Serenade No. 13 is both challenging and rewarding."

Synonyms

fagotto
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bassoon
bassoon , moon , spoon , dune , tune , mune , june , mune , rune
Variants
List of all variants of bassoon that leads to same result
bassoon , bassoonist , bassoonists , bassoons , double bassoon , double bassoons , contrabassoon , contrabassoons
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'bassoon' is derived from the Italian word 'basso' meaning 'deep' or 'low', and the French word 'sonne' meaning 'sound'. Thus, the word 'bassoon' literally means 'deep sounding instrument'.


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