contrabassoon
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The contrabassoon, also known as the double bassoon, is a larger version of the bassoon, sounding an octave lower. Its technique is similar to its smaller cousin, with a few notable differences.
Key facts
- Instrument.name
- Contrabassoon
- Instrument.image
- Contrabassoon2.jpg
- Instrument.background
- woodwind
- Instrument.hornbostel_sachs
- 422.112–71
- Instrument.hornbostel_sachs_desc
- Double-reeded aerophone with keys
- Instrument.developed
- Mid 18th century
- Instrument.range
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Wikidata facts
- Image
- Contrabassoon2.jpg
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- Commons category
- Contrabassoons
- Hornbostel-Sachs classification
- 422.112-71
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12 sectionsContents
- Differences from the bassoon
- Range, notation and tone
- History
- Precursors
- Baroque era – present
- Current use
- Notable solos and soloists
- Manufacturers
- Current
- Historic
- References
- External links
The contrabassoon, also known as the double bassoon, is a larger version of the bassoon, sounding an octave lower. Its technique is similar to its smaller cousin, with a few notable differences.
== Differences from the bassoon == The reed is considerably larger than the bassoon's, at in total length (and in width) compared with for most bassoon reeds. The large blades allow ample vibration that produces the low register of the instrument. The general structure of the reed is very similar to a bassoon reed, and as with bassoon reeds scraping the reed affects the intonation, tone and response of the instrument.