noun
bassoonist
buh-SOO-nist
Bassoonist (noun) means a person who plays the bassoon. Example: “The bassoonist played a long solo near the end of the piece.”
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A person who plays the bassoon.
"The bassoonist played a long solo near the end of the piece."
"Our school orchestra is looking for a new bassoonist."
"She trained for years to become a professional bassoonist."
How to use bassoonist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who plays the bassoon.
When to use it
It is a neutral, standard word used in music writing and everyday speech.
Common pairings
principal bassoonist
orchestra bassoonist
professional bassoonist
solo bassoonist
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Etymology
The word is formed in English from bassoon plus the suffix -ist, which marks a person who uses something.
Rhymes for bassoonist
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arsonist
antagonist
cartoonist
saxophonist
protagonist
illusionist
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Frequently asked questions
What is a bassoonist?
A bassoonist is a person who plays the bassoon, a woodwind instrument.
Is the bassoon a woodwind instrument?
Yes, the bassoon belongs to the woodwind family.
How do you spell bassoonist?
It is spelled b-a-s-s-o-o-n-i-s-t, which is bassoon with -ist added at the end.
What is the meaning of bassoonist?
"bassoonist" (noun) means a person who plays the bassoon.
