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bassoon

/bəˈsuːn/ /bəˈsun/

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noun

Fagott

A musical instrument in the woodwind family, having a double reed and playing in the tenor and bass ranges.

Examples :

"During the school band concert, the bassoon player skillfully played a beautiful, low note. "

Während des Schulbandkonzerts spielte der Fagottspieler gekonnt einen wunderschönen, tiefen Ton.

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verb

Fagott spielen

To play the bassoon.

Examples :

"My uncle can bassoon beautifully, often playing at family gatherings. "

Mein Onkel spielt wunderschön Fagott und spielt oft bei Familientreffen.

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verb

Fagottartig klingen

To make a bassoon-like sound.

Examples :

"The tuba player was struggling to get the right tone, so he practiced bassooning softly to warm up his lips. "

Der Tubaspieler hatte Mühe, den richtigen Ton zu treffen, also übte er leise Fagott zu spielen, um seine Lippen aufzuwärmen.