Contrabassoon
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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.
Contrabassoon 2
Dulcian
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The dulcian is a Renaissance woodwind instrument, with a double reed and a folded conical bore. Equivalent terms include English: curtal, German: Dulzian, French: douçaine, Dutch: dulciaan, Italian: d
Contrabassoon
…keys) Developed Mid 18th century Playing range Written pitch, sounds one octave lower Sounding pitch Related instruments Bassoon Contraforte Tenoroon Dulcian 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…
Dulcian, 1700, Museu de la Música de Barcelona
Bass version of dulcian, far left. Other instruments include shawms, a cornett and a sackbutt.
Soprano, G-alto, F-alto, tenor and bass dulcians from the Brussels collection