Definition

A person who plays a musical instrument called the trombone, which is a brass instrument with a sliding mechanism to change pitch.

Example

The trombonist played a beautiful solo during the concert.

Conversation

I saw a great band last night, and the trombonist was amazing!

That sounds cool! What kind of music were they playing?

They played a mix of jazz and funk, and the trombonist really stood out.

I love when a musician can really shine like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trombonist → It is formed from "trombone" (from Italian "trombone", meaning large trumpet) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A trombonist is one who plays the trombone, a brass instrument.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'trombone' as a large trumpet, and remember that a 'trombonist' is someone who plays this instrument.

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