What is another word for trombonists?

Pronunciation: [tɹɒmbˈə͡ʊnɪsts] (IPA)

Trombonists, the musicians who play the trombone instrument, have a range of synonyms that are used to describe them. One such synonym is "trombone players," which is a more generic term used to identify individuals who professionally or amateurishly play the trombone. Another synonym used for trombonists is "trombone instrumentalists," which emphasizes their proficiency in playing the brass instrument. A more formal synonym is "tromboniers," which is used to describe members of an official military band. Furthermore, slang terms such as "bone players" or "slide monkeys" are also used colloquially. Regardless of the label, these skilled musicians play a critical role in the world of music, often providing a melodic and harmonious backbone for jazz, orchestra, and other musical genres.

What are the hypernyms for Trombonists?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    musicians, brass instrumentalists, wind instrumentalists, wind players.

Usage examples for Trombonists

So I went, very anxious, to one of the trombonists of the Opera orchestra.
"Musicians of To-Day"
Romain Rolland Commentator: Claude Landi
I played with the band for five years, and while I never got out of the "thump section," which was what the trombonists and snare drummers and the other aristocrats of the band call the altos, I had all the fun and adventures that a high-priced musician could have had, and was perfectly happy.
"Homeburg Memories"
George Helgesen Fitch
trombonists seem to be temperamental, and when they are not changing jobs they are resigning from the band because they are not allowed to play enough solos.
"Homeburg Memories"
George Helgesen Fitch

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