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Also known as double bassoon, contra-bassoon

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
170px|center|class=notpageimage 170px|center|class=notpageimage

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of
bassoon
Image
Contrabassoon2.jpg
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Commons category
Contrabassoons
Hornbostel-Sachs classification
422.112-71
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