double bassoon

noun

1. a bassoon an octave lower in pitch than the ordinary bassoon: the largest and deepest-toned instrument of the oboe class; contrabassoon.

double bassoon

noun

1. music the lowest and largest instrument in the oboe class; contrabassoon

Word History and Origins

Origin of double bassoon¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The double-bassoon is so large an instrument that it has to be bent on itself to bring it under the control of the player.

From Project Gutenberg

The double bassoon by Stainsby made in 1727 for the coronation celebrations.

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I go further than Beethoven in preferring the double bassoon.

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