Basset Horn

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Woodwind (single reed)

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The basset horn was created in western Europe in the mid-18th century, and stayed popular until the mid-19th century.


The basset horn has had a revival in the past 100 years, with composers using it again in their works for its unusual sound, which sounds a bit like an oboe crossed with a clarinet.