However, the usual etymology that equates fagotto with "bundle of sticks" is somewhat misleading, as the latter term did not come into general use until later.
The dulcian came to be known as fagotto in Italy. Fagot is an Old French word meaning a bundle of sticks. However, the Italian name for the same instrument is fagotto, in Spanish and Romanian it is fagot, and in German Fagott. The word bassoon comes from French basson and from Italian bassone ( basso with the augmentative suffix -one). One who plays a bassoon is called a bassoonist. Appearing in its modern form in the 19th century, the bassoon figures prominently in orchestral, concert band, and chamber music literature, and is occasionally heard in pop, rock, and jazz settings as well. Its fingering system can be quite complex when compared to those of other instruments. Sound is produced by rolling both lips over the reed and blowing direct air pressure to cause the reed to vibrate. It is typically played while sitting using a seat strap, but can be played while standing if the player has a harness to hold the instrument.
There are two forms of modern bassoon: the Buffet (or French) and Heckel (or German) systems. It is a non-transposing instrument and typically its music is written in the bass and tenor clefs, and sometimes in the treble. It is known for its distinctive tone color, wide range, versatility, and virtuosity. It is composed of six pieces, and is usually made of wood. The middle register is dark, sonorous and powerful, while the upper register is less loud, bright and acerbic.The bassoon is a woodwind instrument in the double reed family, which plays in the tenor and bass ranges. Its low register sounds substantial, sustaining and dark. It is written from B-flat 1 to C 4, but it sounds from B-flat 0 to C 3. It is pitched in the key of C and notated in treble clef too, but it sounds one octave lower than the Bassoon.
It produces its sound by blowing into the reed, like in the Bassoon. It is played like the Bassoon and are made of the same materials. The only difference is that it is double bigger than a Bassoon. The Contrabassoon is the biggest instrument of the Woodwind family. The upper notes are often felt to sound pressed. In the low register the notes are substantial, compact and inconspicuous, whilst the middle register is rich, clear and stately. Its playing range goes from B-flat 1 to F 5. It is pitched in the key of C, notated in bass clef, although the tenor clef is used for highest registers. The bassoon player produce the sound by blowing into the reed. The body is usually made of maple while the keys are made of nickel silver or metal. It is played through a reed, which is made by folding a cane double and wrapping it. The Oboe is a Woodwind instrument which belongs to the Double-reed subfamily. Listen without narrator in Spotify Bassoon
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