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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

contrabassoon

/kɒnˈtræbəsuːn/ noun · British & US
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What does contrabassoon mean?

noun

A large, double-reed woodwind instrument, pitched one octave lower than the bassoon, used in classical music and occasionally in jazz and other genres.

Example

"The contrabassoon added a rich, sonorous depth to the orchestra's performance of the symphony."

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