What is "fagonello"

A fagonello is a variation on a Bassoon created especially for children. Compared to a normal bassoon, it has the following features

• Reduced mass (only about 1.25 kg)
• Slightly reduced range (only going down to C, not B♭)
• Single piece main body (only the crook and reed need to be installed before use)
• Reduced finger spacing, said to be suitable for 5–10 years olds

Unlike other "small bassoons" which transpose by a 4th or 5th such as the Tenoroon or Mini-Bassoon, it plays at normal pitch.