dulcian DOLE-see-an Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition One of the names by which the bassoon was known in the 16th and 17th centuries. Also spelled "Dolcian" and "Dulzian". See Also [German] Dolcian (m) [German] Dulzian (m) Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-24 00:28:27