bassanello

noun

bas·​sa·​nel·​lo
ˌba-sə-ˈne-(ˌ)lō,
ˌbä-
plural bassanelli
ˌba-sə-ˈne-(ˌ)lē,
ˌbä-
: a 17th century double-reed woodwind instrument

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Giovanni Bassani †1716 Italian composer

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“Bassanello.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bassanello. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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