Does trombone have a different alternative name?

Answer 1

The word Trombone derives from the Italian tromba and one (or ona). Tromba means Trumpet, and one (or ona) means big. The Bb tenor trombone (or "big trumpet") is pitched one octave below the Bb trumpet, and its tubing length, at 108 inches, is twice as long as the tubing in a Bb trumpet.

Answer 2

The sackbut was the ancestor of the modern trombone. It had a smaller bell, lacking the flare of the more recognizable, common instrument, and because of that design element, it didn't have the projection or power of tone, was softer and more mellow in its sound. It was used in Renaissance and Baroque era music, and it was not then a member of the consort or orchestra but used to accompany choirs and voice.

Answer 3

The "sackbut" was the original name of the trombone. It was changed because of Italian influence on music. Trombone is derived from Italian words "tromba" (trumpet) and "one" (a suffix meaning large), basically, it means large trumpet.

Answer 4

It was an medieval instrument called a "sacbut". It means "push-pull"

Answer 5

The old name or the trombone was sackbut, or the German word "posaunen."

Answer 6

sackbut