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trombone

Pronunciation: /trɒmˈbəʊn/
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Definition of trombone

noun

  • a large brass wind instrument with straight tubing in three sections, ending in a bell over the player’s left shoulder, different fundamental notes being made using a forward-pointing extendable slide.
  • an organ stop with the quality of a trombone.

Derivatives

trombonist

noun

Origin:

early 18th century: from French or Italian, from Italian tromba 'trumpet'

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