tromboon
English
Etymology
Blend of trombone + bassoon, humorously coined by composer Peter Schickele, attributed to fictitious composer P. D. Q. Bach.
Noun
tromboon (plural tromboons)
- (music) A trombone with the reed and bocal of a bassoon placed instead of the usual mouthpiece.
- An awkward union of disparate elements combining the disadvantages of both.