bassoon

English

/bəˈsuːn/, /bəˈsun/

noun
Definitions
  • A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and playing in the tenor and bass ranges.

Etymology

Borrowed from French basson (bassoon).

Origin

French

basson

Gloss

bassoon

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