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-A '''trombone''' is a type of [[musical instrument]] and, along with the [[trumpet]], is a member of the [[brass]] family. Sounds are produced in the same way as a trumpet by vibrating the mouthpiece. Unlike the trumpet which uses a series of hand operated valves to change the pitch, the trombone uses a long slide to vary the note played. This gives the instrument the ability to "slide" between notes and makes for an expressive sound that can be likened to the human voice. Despite the apparent simplicity, tromboning can be difficult to master due to the combination of repetative arm work and continuous blowing. An experienced tromboner is a popular addition to many bands though and can contribute to an explosive finale.
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-The trombone is suited to a wide variety of musical styles, including [[jazz]], big band and marching bands. Military bands often contain one or more trombonists.
-===History===
-The trombone is essentially the same instrument as the late medieval [[sackbut]] which had a major role in the royal ceremonial bands of the day. Up until the late baroque period (mid-1700s) it appeared mainly as a vocal/choral accompaniment in masses and operas and rarely in purely instrumental works. With the death of [[Handel]] (1759) it was little used for a generation and when it reappeared, it was as the [[Italian]] “trombone”.
-Mozart used it to great effect in his last [[opera]]s, as did [[Weber]], and with [[Beethoven]]  and [[Schubert]] –  writing in the early 19th century – it began appearing in [[symphonic]]works. It found its dramatic niche in the works of [[Berlioz]] and [[Wagner]], and the later romantics; although later French and Italian composers tended to ignore the bass versions of the instrument, preferring the [[tuba]].
-It has always been a major component of folk and village bands, from whence the American and European brass bands derived.
-[[Category:Brass Instruments]]

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