bass trombones

A form of bass trombone — A trombone with the same fundamental pitch as the tenor, typically has two valves, a wider bore, and larger bell. These help to produce a fuller, weightier, sound, and help play better in the lower register.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of bass trombone
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