Bombardon

[bɒm'bɑ:dәn]

Definition

(noun.) a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family.

Typist: Lolita--From WordNet

Definition

(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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