1. a large woodwind instrument that is the lowest-pitched member of the oboe family, producing very deep bass tones
Usage: musical instrument

Examples

• The contrabassoon added rich, deep tones to the orchestra’s performance.
• She practiced the contrabassoon for hours to master its complex fingering.
• The composer wrote a solo passage specifically for the contrabassoon.
• Few musicians specialize in playing the contrabassoon due to its size and difficulty.
• The contrabassoon’s low notes provided the foundation for the wind ensemble.
• He carried his contrabassoon in a specially designed case.
• The contrabassoon player sat at the back of the orchestra section.