Bassoon (noun)

A musical instrument with a long, narrow wooden tube and a double reed, played by blowing into a small mouthpiece and used mainly to play low notes in an orchestra.

Origin:

Early 18th century: from french basson, or from italian bassone, augmentative of basso "bass".

Examples:

1. The bassoon has a distinctive, reedy sound.
2. The bassoon player was a member of the school's orchestra.
3. The bassoon is a relatively uncommon instrument, and is often considered a member of the woodwind family.
4. The bassoonist had to bring his own reeds to the concert.
5. Bassoon is one of the oldest known instruments, dating back to the 16th century.