Trombone

Pierre Colbert, Reims, 1593, brass

In former times the trombone was used for music in the church, in processions and in small settings. With its mellow sound, this instrument was especially used as a bass to support higher woodwinds, such as the two cornettos shown here on the same shelf. As with bowed instruments and the human voice, the trombone can produce a true glissando (sliding from one pitch to another).

  • Artwork typewind instrument, musical instrument, trombone, bass trombone
  • Object numberBK-AM-61
  • Dimensionslength 132 cm x width 16 cm x height 17 cm
  • Physical characteristicsmessing