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bourdon

The correct spelling is bourdon.

How to pronounce bourdon

noun

IPA: /ˈbʊədən/

Say it like: Bow-rdo-n

The correct spelling is bourdon. The burden or bass of a melody.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The burden or bass of a melody.
  2. 2.The drone pipe of a bagpipe.
  3. 3.The lowest-pitched stop of an organ.
  4. 4.The lowest-pitched bell of a carillon.
  5. 5.A large, low-pitched bell not part of a diatonically tuned ring of bells.

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