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Trombone

Brass instrument with a telescopic slide.

slide trombone

A brass instrument with a telescopic slide used to vary pitch. The player manipulates the slide to create different lengths of tubing, altering the sound produced when air is blown through it.

Pronunciation

/ˈtroʊboʊn/

Etymology

The trombone is derived from the Italian word 'trombone,' meaning 'large trumpet.'

Explain Like I’m 5

A trombone is a brass instrument that uses a long, sliding tube to change the pitch of the sound.

Fun Facts

The trombone is the only brass instrument that doesn't use valves
It was originally called a sackbut
Famous trombonists include Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey

FAQ

What is it made of? Brass
How does it make sound? The player blows into the mouthpiece and moves the slide to change the pitch
What families of instruments does it belong to? Brass, wind

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

brass instrument wind instrument

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

bass trombone tenor trombone alto trombone

Meronyms — Parts or Components

slide mouthpiece bell

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

orchestra band

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brass instrument musical instrument

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