Dictionary - Definition of BOMBARDO


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. An alternative spelling for "Bombardon": Originally, a deep-toned instrument of the oboe or bassoon family; thence, a bass reed stop on the organ. The name bombardon is now given to a brass instrument, the lowest of the saxhorns, in tone resembling the ophicleide.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

"Bombardo" is a common misspelling or typo for: bombardon.

Date "Bombardo" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1536. (references)

Specialty Definition: BOMBARDO

Domain	Definition
Noah Webster	[Noun] A musical instrument of the wind kind,much like the bassoon, and used as a base to the hautboy. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. An alternative spelling for "Bombardon": Originally, a deep-toned instrument of the oboe or bassoon family; thence, a bass reed stop on the organ. The name bombardon is now given to a brass instrument, the lowest of the saxhorns, in tone resembling the ophicleide.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Date "BOMBARDO" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1536. (references)

Domain	Definition
Noah Webster	[Noun] A musical instrument of the wind kind,much like the bassoon, and used as a base to the hautboy. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top