Thesaurus: bombardon

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1. 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.
2. n. a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician
3. n. a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
4. 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. Grove.
5. n. a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family