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trombones


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trombones

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Aerophones with a predominantly cylindrical bore and cup-shaped mouthpiece, characterized by a telescopic slide with which the player varies the length of the tube; common brass instruments in Western-style orchestras, jazz ensembles, and bands.

Variations

trombone

slide trombones

trombones, slide

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