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    A sackbut is an early form of the trombone used during the Renaissance and Baroque eras. A sackbut has the characteristic telescopic slide of a trombone, used to vary the length of the tube to change pitch , but is distinct from later trombones by its smaller, more cylindrically-proportioned bore , and its less-flared bell .

  2. sackbut, (from Old French saqueboute: “pull-push”), early trombone, invented in the 15th century, probably in Burgundy. It has thicker walls than the modern trombone, imparting a softer tone, and its bell is narrower. The sackbut answered the need for a lower-pitched trumpet that composers of the time sought.

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    A sackbut is an early form of the trombone used during the Renaissance and Baroque eras. A sackbut has the characteristic telescopic slide of a trombone, used to vary the length of the tube to change pitch, but is distinct from later trombones by its smaller, more cylindrically-proportioned bore, and its less-flared bell.

  5. Feb 1, 2021 · The sackbut was a prominent brass instrument for 300 years. Maximilien Brisson plays the sackbut in Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church in Montreal. (Daniele Caminiti) The sackbut first appeared...

  6. Aug 9, 2023 · 7 Helpful Resources. What exactly is the sackbut? The sackbut is a historical musical instrument that was a precursor to the modern trombone. It originated in the Renaissance and was widely used during the 15th and 17th centuries.

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