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bombardon

/bom-ber-duhn, bom-bahr-dn/US // ˈbɒm bər dən, bɒmˈbɑr dn //UK // (ˈbɒmbədən, bɒmˈbɑːdən) //

炸弹,轰炸,轰炸机,轰隆隆

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a bass reed stop on a pipe organ.
    • : a large, deep-toned, valved, brass wind instrument resembling a tuba.

Examples

  • The contra-bombardon man, we understand, also complains that his instrument is too tight round the chest.

  • The bombardon in B flat or C, an octave lower than the euphonium, corresponds to the contrabass tuba in the orchestra.

  • A cripple, in whom one would scarcely recognize the former stalwart Sergeant Bombardon, is the bearer.

  • Sergeant Bombardon, who is to take away the drafted men, is already in town with his soldiers.

  • As well liken a fugue with flute and cymbals to an oratorio with bombardon and sky-rockets!