Superbone
Superbone | |
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| Hornbostel–Sachs classification | 423.2 (Sliding and Valved aerophone sounded by lip movement) |
| Developed | Mid-19th century; late 20th century revival |
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The superbone (sometimes known as the double trombone) is a duplex (or "hybrid") tenor trombone in B♭ that has both a slide, like a regular trombone, and a set of valves like a valve trombone. It is a relatively rare instrument.