The bassoon was very popular in the Baroque period. Now, it is a standard bass instrument of the woodwind section and is a very useful orchestral instrument. It blends well as bass accompaniment and provides a strong musical support. However, it can also be used as a solo instrument. It is loud in the lower registers, and becomes thinner in tone as the pitch rises.

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It is mostly played in bass clef while using the treble clef occasionally.