Definition of Contrabassoons

1. Noun. (plural of contrabassoon) ¹

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Definition of Contrabassoons

1. contrabassoon [n] - See also: contrabassoon

Lexicographical Neighbors of Contrabassoons

contra danse
contraband
contrabandism
contrabandist
contrabandists
contrabands
contrabevel
contracept
contracepted
contracepting
contraception behaviour
contraceptions
contraceptive device
contraceptive devices
contraceptive diaphragm
contraceptive method
contraceptive pill

Literary usage of Contrabassoons

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Mistakes and Disputed Points in Music and Music Teaching by Louis Charles Elson (1910)
"Contrabassoons sound the lowest B-flat and harps the lowest C-flat. ORCHESTRAL KEYS These are always ..."

2. The Wind-band and Its Instruments: Their History, Construction, Acoustics by Arthur A. Clappé (1911)
"... two contrabassoons are often added in Germany. One A[? clarionet is used in Germany and Austria. The above table, excepting Sousa's band, ..."

3. A Dictionary of Music and Musicians (A.D. 1450-1889): ...edited by Sir by George Grove, John Alexander Fuller-Maitland (1890)
"2 Soprano Cornette in Eb. 1 Ab (high) Clarinet.. 2 Kt> Clarinete. «BEI Clarinet«. 2 Bassoons. 2 Contrabassoons. 2 Tenor Trombones. 2 Bass Trombones. ..."

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