Trombone
noun
A large brass musical instrument with a slide to change the pitch.
He played a beautiful melody on his trombone.
Often appears as...
- play the trombone
- trombone solo
noun
A part of a machine or device that operates in a manner similar to a trombone, i.e., with a sliding movement.
This piece here is the trombone mechanism which controls the flow of oil.
Often appears as...
- trombone mechanism
- trombone action
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Technical
noun
A large brass musical instrument with a slide to change the pitch.
He played a beautiful melody on his trombone.
Often appears as...
- play the trombone
- trombone solo
noun
A part of a machine or device that operates in a manner similar to a trombone, i.e., with a sliding movement.
This piece here is the trombone mechanism which controls the flow of oil.
Often appears as...
- trombone mechanism
- trombone action
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Context
The word 'trombone' is mostly used in a musical setting, particularly involving brass bands and orchestras.
The orchestra's trombone section added a rich depth to the performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Usage
In jazz, the trombone is iconic and carries a cool, improvised feel when mentioned.
The smoky jazz club resonated with the smooth sounds of a trombone.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Description
Understanding that a trombone has a slide can help one visualize the instrument and its unique sound.
She watched the musician's arms extend as he played the trombone.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Context
The word 'trombone' is mostly used in a musical setting, particularly involving brass bands and orchestras.
The orchestra's trombone section added a rich depth to the performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Usage
In jazz, the trombone is iconic and carries a cool, improvised feel when mentioned.
The smoky jazz club resonated with the smooth sounds of a trombone.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Description
Understanding that a trombone has a slide can help one visualize the instrument and its unique sound.
She watched the musician's arms extend as he played the trombone.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Context
The word 'trombone' is mostly used in a musical setting, particularly involving brass bands and orchestras.
The orchestra's trombone section added a rich depth to the performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Usage
In jazz, the trombone is iconic and carries a cool, improvised feel when mentioned.
The smoky jazz club resonated with the smooth sounds of a trombone.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Description
Understanding that a trombone has a slide can help one visualize the instrument and its unique sound.
She watched the musician's arms extend as he played the trombone.
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How brass instruments...
And what makes the trombone so jazzy? The answer lies not in the brass these instruments are made of, but in the journey air takes from the musician's lungs to the instrument's bell. Like any sound, music consists of vibrations traveling through air.
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“Simple Gifts” PIPE ...
16 on bassoon Christian 15 on trombone and Stanford Thompson on trumpet he's also a new Ted fellow and the CEO of play on Philly you'll hear more from him later on in the program we have a warm
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Itay Talgam: Lead like...
It Never look at the trombones -- it only encourages them. So, the whole idea is really to let it happen by itself. Do not interfere.
Video examples
How brass instruments...
And what makes the trombone so jazzy? The answer lies not in the brass these instruments are made of, but in the journey air takes from the musician's lungs to the instrument's bell. Like any sound, music consists of vibrations traveling through air.
Video examples
“Simple Gifts” PIPE ...
16 on bassoon Christian 15 on trombone and Stanford Thompson on trumpet he's also a new Ted fellow and the CEO of play on Philly you'll hear more from him later on in the program we have a warm
Video examples
Itay Talgam: Lead like...
It Never look at the trombones -- it only encourages them. So, the whole idea is really to let it happen by itself. Do not interfere.
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Trombone Shorty
American Musician
Whenever we can, we try to talk to students. If I can, I'll invite kids from a school to a sound check and take questions from them. I want to show them it's cool to play the trombone. Kids are influenced by what's accessible to them. It's hard for kids to be introduced to music other than what they see on TV and video.
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Compay Segundo
Cuban Musician
Every time I talk about this, I say: when the singer is singing, he must be respected, you must be able to hear what he's saying. You can't put a trombone and a drum up there, and a microphone on the drum, microphones on everybody. You can't hear what he's saying.
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John McDonnell
British Politician
My ambition is to learn to play the trombone. My wife pulls my leg about it. I'll find time, my neighbours might not appreciate it but I'm going to try.
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Ray Manzarek
American Musician
The only thing that ultimately matters is to eat an ice-cream cone, play a slide trombone, plant a small tree, good God, now you're free.
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Sam Heughan
Scottish Actor
I used to play the trombone and the trumpet, which I still have, but I haven't picked up for a long time.
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Mannie Fresh
American Musician
I always felt like the trumpet or trombone player was always the coolest dude in the room.
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Louis Armstrong
American Musician
The first time I heard Jack Teagarden on the trombone, I had goose pimples all over.
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Johann Johannsson
Icelander Composer
I am a trombone player, and that was my first instrument.
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Dolph Lundgren
Swedish Actor
I used to play drums when I was a kid, play the trombone.
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Ray Conniff
American Musician
When I started out, all I did was play my trombone.
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Trombone Shorty
American Musician
Whenever we can, we try to talk to students. If I can, I'll invite kids from a school to a sound check and take questions from them. I want to show them it's cool to play the trombone. Kids are influenced by what's accessible to them. It's hard for kids to be introduced to music other than what they see on TV and video.
Quote examples
Compay Segundo
Cuban Musician
Every time I talk about this, I say: when the singer is singing, he must be respected, you must be able to hear what he's saying. You can't put a trombone and a drum up there, and a microphone on the drum, microphones on everybody. You can't hear what he's saying.
Quote examples
John McDonnell
British Politician
My ambition is to learn to play the trombone. My wife pulls my leg about it. I'll find time, my neighbours might not appreciate it but I'm going to try.
Quote examples
Ray Manzarek
American Musician
The only thing that ultimately matters is to eat an ice-cream cone, play a slide trombone, plant a small tree, good God, now you're free.
Quote examples
Sam Heughan
Scottish Actor
I used to play the trombone and the trumpet, which I still have, but I haven't picked up for a long time.
Quote examples
Mannie Fresh
American Musician
I always felt like the trumpet or trombone player was always the coolest dude in the room.
Quote examples
Louis Armstrong
American Musician
The first time I heard Jack Teagarden on the trombone, I had goose pimples all over.
Quote examples
Johann Johannsson
Icelander Composer
I am a trombone player, and that was my first instrument.
Quote examples
Dolph Lundgren
Swedish Actor
I used to play drums when I was a kid, play the trombone.
Quote examples
Ray Conniff
American Musician
When I started out, all I did was play my trombone.
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