Bourdon

Pronunciation: /ˈbaʊɹdən/

Bourdon (noun)

  1. A low, deep sound often produced by a musical instrument or voice.
  2. A large, hairy bee known for its loud buzzing sound.

Examples

  • A bourdon produces a deep, resonant sound in music.
  • A bourdon is a type of bee known for its large size.

Common collocations: play the bourdon, tune the bourdon, observe the bourdon, identify the bourdon

Synonyms of Bourdon

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