Trumbon (en. Trombone)

trum-bon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of musical instrument that has a long tube and uses a slide to change pitch.
He teaches trombone at the music school.
Nagtuturo siya ng trumbon sa paaralan ng musika.
A brass instrument known for its deep and soft sound.
The trombone is essential in the orchestra for the heavy parts of the music.
Ang trumbon ay mahalaga sa orkestra para sa mga mabibigat na bahagi ng musika.
An instrument commonly used in jazz and marching bands.
The musicians in the jazz band use the trombone to amplify their sound.
Ang mga musiko sa jazz band ay gumagamit ng trumbon upang mas mapalakas ang kanilang tunog.

Etymology

English (trombone)

Common Phrases and Expressions

trombone solo
A performance featuring the trombone alone on stage.
trumbon na solo
air in the trombone
The practice or playing of the trombone with proper breathing.
hangin sa trumbon

Related Words

trumpet
A type of brass instrument that produces a brighter sound than the trombone.
trompet
music
The art of creating sound through musical instruments.
musika

Slang Meanings

a hit or strike that feels like the first burst (of a cigarette or something else)
Dude, with the heat of the sun, it's like I'm bursting out a lot like a trumbon!
Pare, sa sobrang init ng araw, parang trumbon na ang dami ng lumalabas sa akin!
an assumption or fast guess
Your trumbon, dude, it's like your vibe isn't good today!
Ang trumbon mo, pare, parang hindi maganda ang awra mo ngayon!
to neglect or slack for a long time
That's why I didn't study, it just turned out to be a trumbon in my life.
Kaya ako 'di nag-aral, trumbon lang kasi ang labas ko sa buhay.