trombone
/tɹəmˈbəʊn/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
un instrumento musical grande hecho de metal que se toca soplando y moviendo una vara larga.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📝Exam Vocabulary
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Mi hermano toca el trombón en la banda escolar.”
“¿Puedes enseñarme cómo sostener un trombón correctamente?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A musical instrument in the brass family, having a cylindrical bore, and usually a sliding tube (but sometimes piston valves, and rarely both). Most often refers to the tenor trombone, which is the most common type of trombone and has a fundamental tone of B♭ˌ (contra B♭).
“Jim plays the trombone very well.”