bourdon

[US]/ˈbɔːrdɒn/
[UK]/ˈbɔːrˌdɑːn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A low-pitched drone or humming sound.; The lowest note on a musical instrument, especially a bourdon pipe organ.; A type of drone string or reed used in some instruments.
Word Forms
Pluralbourdons

Phrases & Collocations

bourdon sound

drone bourdon

hum bourdon

buzz bourdon

bourdon tune

Example Sentences

the bourdon sound echoed through the hall.

she played the bourdon on the organ beautifully.

the bourdon drone added depth to the music.

he felt a bourdon of anxiety before the presentation.

the church's bourdon bell rang at noon.

she prefers the bourdon texture in her music.

the artist used a bourdon technique in his painting.

listening to the bourdon helped him relax.

the bourdon in the melody was captivating.

he explained the role of the bourdon in the ensemble.

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