1. plural of bombardon: large brass wind instruments of the tuba family, typically used in military bands
Usage: musical instrument

Examples

• The military band featured two bombardons in the brass section.
• The deep, resonant sound of the bombardons filled the parade ground.
• He struggled to carry both bombardons to the rehearsal room.
• The bombardons provided the bass foundation for the marching band.
• These vintage bombardons were crafted in the early 1900s.
• The conductor signaled for the bombardons to enter with a powerful fortissimo.