tromboon en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of trombone + bassoon, humorously coined by composer Peter Schickele, attributed to fictitious composer P. D. Q. Bach.
Meanings
- A trombone with the reed and bocal of a bassoon placed instead of the usual mouthpiece, which combines the limitations of both instruments, producing a loud comical sound.
- An awkward union of disparate elements combining the disadvantages of both.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tromboons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |