bombardon

• Substantiv, das entweder eine große Tuba bezeichnet, die um die Schulter des Musikers gelegt wird, oder ein Bassinstrument aus der Familie der Schalmeien.

A noun referring to either a large tuba that coils over the musician's shoulder, or the bass member of the shawm family of instruments.

1. A type of tubaC2formal

   A brass instrument, specifically a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician, used in brass bands.

   Bombardon

   • The bombardon player led the brass section with deep, resonant notes.
   • He practiced the bombardon for hours to perfect his technique.
   • The band's bombardon added a powerful bass line to the performance.

2. A large shawmC2formal

   A historical woodwind instrument, the bass member of the shawm family, used in Renaissance and Baroque music.

   Große Schalmei

   • The bombardon provided a deep, reedy sound in the early music ensemble.
   • Musicians played the bombardon during the Renaissance festival.
   • The bombardon's rich tone complemented the other woodwinds.

   Synonymebombard