trombone

/ˈtrɒm.bəʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a brass musical instrument with a long tube and a slide that the player uses to vary the pitch.

“The high school band’s new trombone soloist was a talented teenager.”

2. verb

to play the trombone, especially in a loud and blaring manner.

“The musician tromboned loudly to get the attention of the crowd.”

Synonyms

  • brass
  • instrument
  • slide

Antonyms

  • drums
  • piano