Fagott

bassoon

noun fa-GOT Rare

Origin: from Italian 'fagotto' (bundle of sticks)

Usage Note

Fagott is the standard German name for the bassoon, a low-pitched woodwind. The instrument's double reed and conical bore give it its characteristic dark, reedy tone; players are called Fagottisten.

Examples

"Das Fagott übernimmt in diesem Stück die melodische Hauptlinie."

Natural Translation

The bassoon takes the main melodic line in this piece.

Literal Translation

The bassoon takes over in this piece the melodic main line.

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