noun
definition
A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and playing in the tenor and bass ranges.
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verb
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To play the bassoon.
definition
To make a bassoon-like sound.
Examples of bassoon in a Sentence
Jonas, who plays second bassoon, took my place and borrowed my instrument.
When you are ready to purchase your child's first bassoon, talk with a qualified music instructor, who can help you select the right model, since these instruments are not mass-produced.
He studied bassoon and choral and orchestral conducting, and began his career as teacher and conductor.
In his 5th symphony he introduced 3 trombones and extended both the upper and lower extremes of the windband by a piccolo and a double bassoon.
I did learn the bassoon once, but my father said that he could make a better noise than that without the instrument.
The double bassoon, or contrabassoon, sounds one octave lower.
He is currently principal bassoon with The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and leads The Carnival Band.
A bonus was Richard's suggestion that Rachel Gough might join him in works including bassoon, also included on the CD.
In other places the piano provides a foil to the bassoon, with sparkling arpeggios in a high register.
Chorus and Trio (" Achieved is the glorious work ") Contrabassoon doubles second bassoon doubles second bassoon from bar 38.
The second movement starts with a beautiful melody on the first bassoon and is passed from instrument to instrument.
South Tyneside Youth Orchestra -- to put toward the purchase of a new bassoon for use in the Orchestra.
His recent bassoon concerto was recorded on the ASV CD of English bassoon concerto was recorded on the ASV CD of English bassoon concerti.
Graeme Kay has arranged the Legends for double wind quintet with contra bassoon.
Magnificent examples are Mozart's trio for pianoforte, clarinet and viola, his quintet for pianoforte, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon (imitated by Beethoven), his quintet for clarinet and strings, Brahms's clarinet-quintet for the same combination, and his trio for pianoforte, violin and horn.
The second movement opens with a haunting melody from a solo bassoon, creating a feeling of calmness.
Meet Sarah Burnett principal bassoon What do you enjoy about playing with Britten Sinfonia?
His recent bassoon concerto was recorded on the ASV CD of English bassoon concerti.
The Bassoon tubes spring up a little conical, and suddenly spread out wide at the top like a bell.
An important element in making historical bassoon reeds is the cane that one uses to construct the reed.
The bassoon has normally a broader resonator than the oboe.
Here, ace tenor saxophonist Mick Beck incorporates an amplified bassoon into an outing that defies even the most oddball stereotypes.
Learned to play the bassoon during his schooling however.
These include viola, double bass, bassoon, french horn and tuba.