bombardon

bombardon has 3 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 9.

Definitions

• n.. Originally, a deep-toned instrument of the oboe or bassoon family; thence, a bass reed stop on the organ. The name bombardon is now given to a brass instrument, the lowest of the saxhorns, in tone resembling the ophicleide.
• n.. a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
• n.. a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician