Trombone: meaning, definitions and examples

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trombone

 

[ หˆtrษ’mbษ™สŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A musical instrument in the brass family, known for its long slide which can change the pitch of the notes. The trombone is commonly used in orchestras, jazz bands, and marching bands.

Synonyms

brass instrument, sackbut, slide trumpet

Examples of usage

  • The trombone player performed a beautiful solo during the concert.
  • She learned how to play the trombone in high school.
  • The sound of the trombone added depth to the orchestra's performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "trombone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trombone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‰เคฎเฅเคฌเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Posaune

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trombon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะพะผะฑะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puzon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒญใƒณใƒœใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trombone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trombรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท trombon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋กฌ๋ณธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑูˆู…ุจูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trombon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trombรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ฟๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trombon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trombรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะพะผะฑะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trombon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trombรณn

Etymology

The trombone is a unique brass instrument with a long history dating back to the 15th century. It evolved from earlier trumpet-like instruments and became popular in orchestras during the Baroque and Classical periods. The trombone's distinctive slide allows for a smooth glissando effect, making it a versatile and expressive instrument in both classical and contemporary music.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,110, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.