fagotto
/faˈɡɔt.to/masculine
The Italian word for bassoon is fagotto.
fagotto refers to the musical instrument in the woodwind family.
Meaning: musical instrument in the woodwind family (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
fagotto is a masculine noun. Its plural form is fagotti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /faˈɡɔt.to/.
Did you know?
- In some Italian contexts, fagotto can describe a specific type of wrap used for infants, similar to a swaddle.
- The Greek root φάκελος, which may be the ancestor of fagotto, is also the root of the English word 'packet'.
- Because of its connection to 'bundles', the word fagotto is also the Italian term used for a 'bundle of sticks' or a 'firewood bundle'.
Examples in context
- Sta ancora suonando il fagotto?Are you still playing the bassoon?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is still playing the fagotto.Tatoeba #3382053 by Guybrush88, translation #953127 by CK
- Tom vuole imparare a suonare il fagotto.Tom wants to learn how to play the bassoon.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to learn how to play the fagotto.Tatoeba #7329312 by Guybrush88, translation #7324667 by Hybrid
- Mi piace il suono del fagotto.I love the sound of the bassoon.
- Mi piace ascoltare il suono del fagotto durante un concerto di musica classica.I enjoy listening to the sound of the bassoon during a classical music concert.
- Il fagotto è uno strumento difficile.The bassoon is a difficult instrument.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are at a music school.
- MatteoHai portato il tuo fagotto oggi, Martina?Did you bring your bassoon today, Martina?
- MartinaSì, l'ho portato per la lezione.Yes, I brought it for the lesson.
- MatteoÈ molto bello questo fagotto.This bassoon is very beautiful.
- MartinaGrazie, Matteo, è un regalo di mio padre.Thank you, Matteo, it was a gift from my father.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bassoon” translations and entries fagotto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fagotto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
