The contrabassoon is the largest and lowest-pitched member of the woodwind family. It is a double-reed instrument, like the bassoon, but it is much longer and has a larger bore. The contrabassoon has a range of about four octaves, from A♭♭ to E♭.
2. Double bass
The double bass is the largest and lowest-pitched stringed instrument in the orchestra. It is a bowed instrument, like the violin, viola, and cello, but it is much larger and has a thicker, longer neck. The double bass has a range of about five octaves, from E♭ to G.
3. Tuba
The tuba is the largest and lowest-pitched brass instrument. It is a lip-vibrated instrument, like the trumpet, trombone, and euphonium, but it is much larger and has a wider bore. The tuba has a range of about four octaves, from F to C♭.
4. Timpani
The timpani, or kettledrums, are a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned drums. The timpani are played by striking the heads of the drums with mallets. The timpani have a range of about three octaves, from C to G.
5. Pipe organ
The pipe organ is the largest and most complex musical instrument in the world. It is a wind instrument, like the flute, clarinet, and saxophone, but it is much larger and has a much wider range of sounds. The pipe organ can produce a variety of sounds, from soft and ethereal to loud and majestic. The pipe organ has a range of about eight octaves, from C♭ to C.