sackbut

[ˈsakbət]

sackbut Definition

• 1. a medieval musical instrument resembling a trombone
• 2. an early form of the trombone

Using sackbut: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sackbut" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The ensemble used a sackbut to play the piece.

• Example

  The sackbut was popular in the Renaissance period.

• Example

  He learned to play the sackbut in music school.

sackbut Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sackbut

• trombone
• brass instrument

Phrases with sackbut

• sackbut quartet

  a group of four musicians playing sackbuts

  Example

  The sackbut quartet played a beautiful rendition of the piece.

• sackbut solo

  a musical performance featuring a single sackbut player

  Example

  The sackbut solo was the highlight of the concert.

• sackbut consort

  a group of musicians playing sackbuts and other instruments, typically used in the Renaissance period

  Example

  The sackbut consort performed at the royal court.

Origins of sackbut

from Old French 'saqueboute', from Provençal 'sacabut', meaning 'push-pull'

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Summary: sackbut in Brief

A 'sackbut' [ˈsakbət] is a medieval musical instrument resembling a trombone. It is an early form of the trombone and was popular in the Renaissance period. Examples of usage include 'The ensemble used a sackbut to play the piece.' and 'He learned to play the sackbut in music school.' Phrases like 'sackbut quartet' and 'sackbut consort' refer to groups of musicians playing sackbuts.