contrabassoon
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The musician plays a deep note on the contrabassoon during orchestra practice.
Definition
Noun: 1. A large bassoon: The contrabassoon is the largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the oboe family. It is pitched an octave below the standard bassoon, producing very deep, resonant tones.
Usage
The word "contrabassoon" is used to refer to the specific musical instrument itself. It is a standard term in orchestral and ensemble music. - The composer wrote a distinctive solo for the contrabassoon in the third movement. - The orchestra's low register is anchored by the contrabassoon and the tuba.
Advanced Usage
- Instrumentation: Often mentioned in musical scores and discussions of orchestration for its unique timbre and role in providing the foundational bass line.
- The dark, rumbling sound of the contrabassoon added a menacing quality to the film score.
Variants and Related Words
- Double bassoon: This is a less common but accepted synonym for "contrabassoon." The terms are used interchangeably.
- The part is marked for double bassoon.
Synonyms
- Double bassoon: The direct synonym for contrabassoon.
The musician plays a deep note on the contrabassoon during orchestra practice.
Noun
- the bassoon that is the largest instrument in the oboe family