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Definition of trombone

Trombone
Trombone Trom"bone, n. [It., aug. of tromba a trumpet: cf. F. trombone. See Trump a trumpet.] 1. (Mus.) A powerful brass instrument of the trumpet kind, thought by some to be the ancient sackbut, consisting of a tube in three parts, bent twice upon itself and ending in a bell. The middle part, bent double, slips into the outer parts, as in a telescope, so that by change of the vibrating length any tone within the compass of the instrument (which may be bass or tenor or alto or even, in rare instances, soprano) is commanded. It is the only member of the family of wind instruments whose scale, both diatonic and chromatic, is complete without the aid of keys or pistons, and which can slide from note to note as smoothly as the human voice or a violin. Softly blown, it has a rich and mellow sound, which becomes harsh and blatant when the tones are forced; used with discretion, its effect is often solemn and majestic. 2. (Zo["o]l.) The common European bittern.

Meaning of trombone from wikipedia

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- A trombone concerto is a concerto for solo trombone and instrumental ensemble, customarily the orchestra. Georg Friedrich Händel Trombone Concerto in...
- lists classical pieces in the trombone repertoire, including solo works, concertenti and chamber music of which trombone plays a significant part. Hans...
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