Contrabassoon

Contrabassoon
Woodwind instrument
Other names
  • double bassoon
  • Kontrafagott (DE)
  • contrafagot (SP)
  • controfagotto (IT)
  • contrebasson (FR)
Hornbostel–Sachs classification422.112–71
(Double-reeded aerophone with keys)
DevelopedMid 18th century
Playing range
Written pitch, sounds one octave lower
Sounding pitch
Related instruments

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.