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bombardon

bombardon

9.9
A large brass instrument that plays very low notes in a band or orchestra
  • noun
  • /bɑːmˈbɑːrdən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : bombardino
  • The orchestra included a bombardon to provide a deep, resonant bass line.

Examples

  • He demonstrated the unique, powerful sound of the bombardon during the concert.

  • Early music ensembles sometimes feature the bombardon alongside other period instruments.

  • The bombardon added a rich depth to the orchestra's sound.

  • Can you hear the bombardon in this piece?

  • The orchestra included a bombardon to provide a deep, resonant bass line.

  • He demonstrated the unique, powerful sound of the bombardon during the concert.

  • Early music ensembles sometimes feature the bombardon alongside other period instruments.

Synonyms

bombard
vsbombardon
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A loud wooden wind instrument used in folk music

is a broader low instrument used as bass in modern bands and orchestras

How Low-Pitched

tuba
20 3.7
bombardon
  • Archaic
9.9
euphonium
1 9.8
trombone
31 3.0
trumpet
125 2.5

Surface Forms

bombardon singular
bombardons plural

Etymology

Bombardon comes from old words that copy a deep 'boom' sound, the same idea behind English words like boom and bomb. So a bombardon is a large wind or brass instrument that makes a low, booming bass sound.