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sackbut Definition

sack·but (sak′but′)

noun

  1. a medieval wind instrument, forerunner of the trombone

  2. Etymology: incorrect transl. of Aram sabecha

    Bible a stringed instrument resembling a lyre: Dan. 3:5

Etymology: MFr, saquebute, sackbut, earlier, hooked lance for fighting on horseback < OFr saquer, to draw, pull < VL *saccare, to pull (from a sack) < L saccus, sack + OFr bouter, to push, butt

sackbut Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • ensemble: London's most famous cornett and sackbut ensemble will be performing in a free concert with the BBC Singers this April.
  • project: Next week sees the launch of a new sackbut project involving London's music colleges.

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