:a large musical instrument that is shaped like a tube, makes low sounds, and is played by blowing into a small, thin tube in its side低音管;大管;巴松管 — see picture at woodwind
: a double-reed woodwind instrument having a long U-shaped conical tube connected to the mouthpiece by a thin metal tube and a usual range two octaves lower than that of the oboe
Recent Examples on the WebImportant contributions were made by Jeffrey Khaner on flute, Erin Hannigan on oboe, Christopoher Pell on clarinet, Ted Soluri on bassoon, and the San Diego Symphony’s own Benjamin Jaber on horn. Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2022 The composition, originally a trio for piano, bassoon, and clarinet, was meant to be played by Washington and his wife, Carina, who is Swedish and a clarinetist. Serena Puang, BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2022 From the start, Whitney Crockett’s opening bassoon solo had emotional presence that sounded fuller and richer than that of any single voice.Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2022 For the weekly scores, Khosla employed a 40-piece orchestra including bassoon, without (at first) realizing that a bassoonist would not only be a character later in the season but in fact play a pivotal role in the story. Jon Burlingame, Variety, 2 June 2022 Jeffrey played the bassoon, Mark the oboe, both in high demand in orchestras and other ensembles.New York Times, 22 Apr. 2022 The other members are Susan Saylor (flute), Trevor O’Riordan (clarinet), Jonathan Saylor (bassoon), and Dan O’Connell (horn). Myrna Petlicki, chicagotribune.com, 5 Apr. 2022 Among many solos, none was more important than Valentin Martchev’s bassoon work. Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2022 The overture is an audition staple for the complexity of its flute, clarinet and bassoon parts, each beautifully handled on Thursday by Aaron Goldman, Eugene Mondie and Sue Heineman, respectively.Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
French basson, from Italian bassone, from bassobasso