Definition of bombardon Bombardon

bom•bar•don

We found 7 definitions of bombardon from 5 different sources.

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What does bombardon mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: bombardons

bombardon - a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
  bombard
  shawm a medieval oboe
bombardon - a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician
  helicon
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  • bombardon (Noun)
    A brass instrument , the bass version of the tuba.
  • bombardon (Noun)
    A bass instrument of the shawm family.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • bombardon (n.)
    Originally, a deep-toned instrument of the oboe or bassoon family; thence, a bass reed stop on the organ. The name bombardon is now given to a brass instrument, the lowest of the saxhorns, in tone resembling the ophicleide.

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  • bombardon
    A brass instrument, the bass version of the tuba.

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