English Explanatory Dictionary

tromboon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A trombone with the reed and bocal of a bassoon placed instead of the usual mouthpiece, which combines the limitations of both instruments, producing a loud comical sound.
  2. An awkward union of disparate elements combining the disadvantages of both.

Word forms

tromboon tromboons

Etymology

Blend of trombone + bassoon, humorously coined by composer Peter Schickele, attributed to fictitious composer P. D. Q. Bach.

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