The document discusses trombones and provides some key facts. It notes that the trombone means "large trumpet" in Italian, uses a slide instead of valves, and is in the bass clef. It then discusses the history of the trombone, including its first mention in 1488 and use in a wedding in 1468. Finally, it identifies the three main types of trombones - bass, tenor, and alto - and lists the eight instruments that make up the trombone family.

1. By Oliver
CliftonTROMBONE FACTS

2. A trombone means large trumpet in Italian. The
trombone is a brass instrument that is in the key of a
bass clef. It is different from all the other brass s
because instead of valves it has a slide!
ABOUT A TROMBONE

3. The trombone is one of the oldest classical orchestral
instruments still being used today! The first mention of the
trombone was in 1488. In 1468 the Duke of Burgundy hired a
trombone player to play at his wedding.
HISTORY

4. There are 3 common types of trombones: Bass trombone (top)
pitched in Bb, Tenor trombone (middle) and Alto trombone
(bottom)
TYPES OF TROMBONES

5. In the trombone family there are 8 instruments. A cornet and
trumpet are the most popular ones. there is: a cornet, a
trumpet, a Flugel Horn, a French horn, a Tenor horn, a Baritone,
a Trombone and a tuba
TROMBONE FAMILY

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