bassoon
/bษหsuหn/
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Simple Meaning
a large musical instrument made of wood that you blow into, which makes a low sound.
When to Use
๐ฌDaily Conversation๐Exam Vocabulary
Upper Intermediate โ fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
โMy daughter plays the bassoon in the school orchestra.โ
โThe bassoon has such a warm, rich sound โ I love hearing it in classical music.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and playing in the tenor and bass ranges.
Related Words
Synonyms:
woodwind instrument
Word Family:
bassoonsbassoonist