contrebasson

Definition of the French term contrebasson in music:

  1. contrabassoon (double reed woodwind instrument)
Language
French
Singular
contrebasson
Plural
contrebassons
Variant
contre-basson
Abbreviation
Cbsn.
Alt. abbreviations
C. Bn.Con. Bn.C. BonC. Bon.C.-Bn.Con.-Bn.C.-BonC. Bon.Cbsn.

Musical examples

Music scores that include contrebasson:

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