Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sackbut
Noun
/ˈsæk.bʌt/
Definition
A musical instrument similar to a trombone, used mainly during the Renaissance period.
Examples
- The sackbut was often featured in early orchestras.
- During the Renaissance, composers wrote many pieces for the sackbut.
- She played the sackbut in her school’s early music ensemble.
Meaning
The sackbut is a type of brass instrument that is characterized by its telescoping slide mechanism, which allows the musician to change the pitch by extending or shortening the slide.
Synonyms
- Trombone
- Slide trumpet
