word
Bassoon
buh-SOON
/bəˈsuːn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
bassoon
Dictionary meaning
The lowest-pitched instrument in the woodwind family, with a distinctive dark, reedy tone.
History and origin
Italian/French
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