The trombone plays the important role of balancing the high sounds of the trumpet with the rest of the musicians in modern orchestras, concert band, and brass ensembles. Their mellow tenor voice also helps add a lower intonation without the boom of the tubas.

What does a trombonist play?

A person who plays the trombone is called a trombonist or trombone player.

What is special about a trombone?

On the trombone, as with most modern brass instruments, the mouthpiece is detachable from the body. What makes the trombone unique from other brasses is its method of changing pitch. ... This effect is called a glissando, and its unusual 'sliding' sound is one of the trombone's most recognizable techniques.