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tenoroon

tenoroon

9.9
A smaller bassoon that sounds higher and brighter
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛnəˈrun/
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike the standard bassoon, the tenoroon produces a brighter, higher sound.

Examples

  • The tenoroon is often used in chamber music.

  • The student musician chose to play the tenoroon in the orchestra.

  • Her skill on the tenoroon impressed both the conductor and her fellow players.

  • Many musicians prefer the tenoroons for their unique sound.

  • The student musician chose to play the tenoroon in the orchestra.

  • Unlike the standard bassoon, the tenoroon produces a brighter, higher sound.

  • Her skill on the tenoroon impressed both the conductor and her fellow players.

How High

tenoroon
  • Specialized
9.9
bassoon
8 7.4

Surface Forms

tenoroon singular
tenoroons plural

Morphology

tenoroon = tenor + bassoon (transparent) = tenor + bassoon

Formed by blending 'tenor' and 'bassoon' so the meaning as a bassoon-type instrument in the tenor range is directly inferable from the components.

Etymology

The word tenoroon is a mix of tenor ('a higher voice') and bassoon, so it means a smaller bassoon that plays higher notes, about a fifth above the standard bassoon.