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Bassoon
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The bassoon is a musical instrument in the woodwind family, which plays in the tenor and bass ranges. It is composed of six pieces, and is usually made of wood. It is known for its distinctive tone co
Bassoon reeds are usually around 5.5 cm (2.2 in) in length and wrapped in thread.
Bassoon reeds are usually around 5.5 cm (2.2 in) in length and wrapped in thread.
Detail of binding around base of reed.
Detail of binding around base of reed.
Dulcians and racketts, from the Syntagma musicum by Michael Praetorius.
Dulcians and racketts, from the Syntagma musicum by Michael Praetorius.
Heckel system bassoon from 1870
Heckel system bassoon from 1870
Cor anglais
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The cor anglais, or English horn, is a double-reed woodwind instrument in the oboe family. It is approximately one and a half times the length of an oboe, making it essentially an alto oboe in F.
Cor anglais
English horn, c. 1860–70
English horn, c. 1860–70
Opening motive from the 2nd movement (Largo) of Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, From the New World
Opening motive from the 2nd movement (Largo) of Dvořák's Symphony No. 9, From the New World