Contrabassoon

Contrabassoon

Woodwind instrument
Other names	double bassoon Kontrafagott (DE) contrafagot (SP) controfagotto (IT) contrebasson (FR)
Hornbostel–Sachs classification	422.112–71 (Double-reeded aerophone with 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 smaller cousin, with a few notable differences.