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contrabassoon

n. (context musical instruments English) A larger version of the bassoon sounding one octave lower, having a technique similar to the bassoon but offers more resistance in every way.

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contrabassoon

n. the bassoon that is the largest instrument in the oboe family [syn: contrafagotto, double bassoon]

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Contrabassoon

The contrabassoon, also known as the double bassoon, is a larger version of the bassoon, sounding an octave lower. Its technique is similar to its smaller cousin, with a few notable differences.

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