Bombard (Noun)
Meaning
A large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bombard was a double-reed woodwind instrument used throughout medieval Europe.
- High-pitched bombards were often used to play lively, intricate melodies in medieval dance music.
- In addition to the bombard, the shawm family included the treble shawm and the alto rackett.
- The bombard's rich, full-bodied sound made it a favorite among town pipers and waits during the Renaissance.
- The range of the bombard typically spanned around two octaves, covering the lower range of the tenor voice.