tromboon
nounEtymology Blend of trombone + bassoon, humorously coined by composer Peter Schickele, attributed to fictitious composer P. D. Q. Bach.
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Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A trombone with the reed and bocal of a bassoon placed instead of the usual mouthpiece, which combines the limitations of both instruments, producing a loud comical sound.
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An awkward union of disparate elements combining the disadvantages of both.