Definition
contrabassoons
noun
- Plural of contrabassoon; large double-reed woodwind instruments that sound an octave lower than the bassoon.
Usage: musical instrument; typically used in orchestral and band music
Examples
- The orchestra's contrabassoons provided a deep, resonant foundation for the brass section.
- The composer wrote a prominent part for contrabassoons in the final movement.
- Contrabassoons are rarely heard in chamber music due to their size and powerful sound.
- The band director selected two skilled musicians to play the contrabassoons.
- In the concert, the contrabassoons added richness to the lower register of the woodwind ensemble.