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  1. Bassoon - Wikipedia

    The word bassoon comes from French basson and from Italian bassone (basso with the augmentative suffix -one), both terms that refer to the version of any instrument in a bass …

  2. Instruments of the bassoon family - Yamaha Corporation

    Capable of equaling the German-style bassoon until the 19th century, it was the most common woodwind low-pitched instrument. While its tuning difficulty and low volume presented …

  3. Bassoon | Definition, History, Range, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 17, 2025 · bassoon, the principal bass instrument of the orchestral woodwind family. The bassoon’s reed is made by bending double a shaped strip of cane.

  4. Bassoon: the orchestra's largest wind instrument | Classical Music

    Jan 6, 2025 · The bassoon is a woodwind instrument which, like the oboe, has a double reed. This gives it a deep, buzzing quality in the lower notes and a sweet, piercing sound higher up. …

  5. What is a Bassoon Musical Instrument? A Beginners Guide

    Jan 29, 2024 · What is a Bassoon Musical Instrument? The bassoon is a large woodwind musical instrument recognized by its long, coiled shape and use of a vibrating double reed to make its …

  6. Bassoons for Sale | Music & Arts

    Music & Arts offers affordable bassoons from brands like Fox and Thore, built with ABS resin for dependable durability and solid, consistent tone. Shop our wide selection of Bassoons at …

  7. What is a Bassoon and How Does it Work? - PlayWoodwinds

    The bassoon is a large, double-reed woodwind instrument, part of the larger family of wind instruments that use a reed to produce sound. It is the bass member of the woodwind family, …

  8. BASSOON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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 …

  9. The origins of the Bassoon:The Birth of the Bassoon - Musical ...

    The bassoon is a woodwind instrument that produces sound in a low range, using a double reed, and has a distinctive shape, with a long tube that looks as though it has been folded in two.

  10. Types of Bassoons Explained | Luxwisp

    Aug 24, 2025 · Yes, there are various types of bassoons, each designed for specific musical contexts and performance needs. Typically made from wood and featuring a long, conical …