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: a brass instrument consisting of a long cylindrical metal tube with two turns and having a movable slide or valves for varying the tone and a usual range one octave lower than that of the trumpet
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There aren’t many shows of this type anymore, but the handful that have premiered in the years since have a sad trombone quality to them.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
In order to work with a live orchestra consisting of piano, harp, strings, and percussion gathered from all over the world, and, of course, the iconic trombones, Giacchino had to write and record music fast.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2024
Last week, the CSO posted auditions for a new principal trombone starting in the 2025-26 season, signaling the impending retirement of Jay Friedman, a cornerstone of the section since 1962.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2024
Maryland Winds musicians, who play bassoon, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, piano, harp and more, will regularly visit Posner’s classes to work with students.
—Lizzy Alspach, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Trombone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trombone. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.
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